ACCA Careers · 2 weeks ago
Reward & Equity Consultant - Senior Manager
Campbell, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $214K/yr
10+ years expVialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services, seeking a Senior Manager, Global Equity & Reward to lead clients through the full lifecycle of equity compensation. The role involves providing expert guidance on tax treatment, strategic plan design, and implementation while mentoring a high-performing team to drive market-leading client outcomes.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on the tax treatment of long-term incentive (LTI) awards—including RSUs, qualified and non‑qualified stock options, performance shares, employee share purchase plans, SARs, and cash/phantom plans—across grant, vest, exercise, sale, and dividend equivalents
Advise on mobility taxation for LTI awards whenever employees cross taxing borders—including between countries, states, or other jurisdictions—covering sourcing/apportionment of gains, double tax relief, treaty analysis, social security/totalization, and shadow payroll
Design and review withholding, reporting, and year‑end processes with the client’s relevant teams to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions
Manage election considerations globally (i.e., tax elections applicable in multiple countries) and ensure processes align with local and international requirements
Use knowledge of corporate tax and accounting implications (e.g., deductibility, recharges, transfer pricing, IFRS 2/ASC 718) to flag potential issues and advise when to involve specialist teams—without performing legal, accounting, or corporate tax work
Partner with senior stakeholders to design equity strategies that drive attraction, retention, performance, and ownership—balancing market competitiveness, cost, and compliance
Lead plan architecture (vehicle mix, eligibility, grant sizing, performance metrics, vesting, post vest/exercise holding, malus/clawback, change‑in‑control, leaver provisions)
Drive implementation: policy and SOPs, multi-country rollouts, employee communications‑ and education, and change management
Help clients use equity administration platforms effectively to process awards and optimize workflows, leveraging your knowledge of platform capabilities and best practices
Leverage technology solutions—including implementing and rolling out Vialto Comp—to support accurate payroll withholding and reporting at the taxable events of stock transactions, and to improve compliance and efficiency across jurisdictions
Ensure payroll compliance for equity related withholding and reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions‑
Oversee year‑end equity reporting processes globally, including coordination of required filings and supporting documentation
Establish governance, controls, and risk frameworks (aligned with client requirements), including calendars for compliance activities and periodic health checks/remediation
Maintain country summaries, approval matrices, and auditable documentation to support compliance and risk management
Serve as engagement lead for a portfolio of multinational clients—owning scope, quality, timelines, and budgets
Translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders at all levels—from HR, Payroll, and Mobility teams to senior leadership and Compensation Committees
Develop materials and recommendations tailored to diverse audiences to ensure understanding and alignment across the organization
Train, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support for professional development
Review work for quality and accuracy, fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Support business development through solutioning, proposals, and thought leadership
Support the development of dashboards and metrics for participation, tax exposure, and mobility impacts, partnering with client teams to track adoption and compliance KPIs
Provide benchmarking and market perspective on award usage, trends, and governance practices
Qualification
Required
10+ years in global equity compensation and international tax focused on share plans and/or globally mobile employees
Tax consulting background (e.g., Big 4, law firm, or boutique advisory) with demonstrable client advisory experience
Professional credential required: CEP (Certified Equity Professional), or CPA/CA/EA, LLM (Tax) (or equivalent professional credential/experience)
Expertise in: Global taxation of equity awards and related payroll/reporting obligations
Mobility taxation for LTI awards across taxing borders (countries, states, and other jurisdictions), including sourcing, treaties, social security, and shadow payroll
Global payroll coordination and year‑end reporting for equity
Proven experience designing, launching, and administering global share plans and managing multi-country rollouts
Proficiency with equity administration platforms and cross‑functional integrations (HRIS, Payroll, Finance)
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
Demonstrated people leadership: training, coaching, quality review, and team development
Preferred
Working knowledge of IFRS 2/ASC 718 and concepts such as recharges/transfer pricing to identify when specialist involvement is required
Awareness of securities and exchange control regimes to flag when legal advice may be needed (no legal work performed)
Advanced Excel and reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Benefits
Performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
ACCA Careers
Connecting employers with the best and brightest ACCA talent
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase