ACV Auctions · 1 week ago
Director, Equity Administration
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expACV Auctions is a technology company revolutionizing how dealers buy and sell cars online. As the Director of Equity Administration, you will manage the company's global equity compensation programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in administration, reporting, and internal controls while collaborating with various teams.
AppsAutomotiveMarketplaceMobile Apps
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the administration of the company’s global equity compensation programs, including the accurate processing of all awards/grants, exercises, ESPP purchases, cancellations and releases in the US and in foreign jurisdictions
Responsible for the preparation and timely filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) with the SEC; supporting the preparation of other SEC filings, proxy statements, and 10b5-1 trading plans. Assist with brokers on 10b5-1 plans
Serve as the lead, evaluating and developing reports, for equity related requests from internal and external auditors
Prepare company capitalization table summaries including shares authorized and outstanding
Manage the company's Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) include calculations, share utilization analysis, granting, and communication
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of equity records ensuring accuracy and completeness
Assist Finance, Legal, Total Rewards, and People teams in addressing or responding to equity compensation matters
In partnership with the Total Rewards team, prepare equity summaries and presentations for quarterly board meetings. Manage the relationships with third equity program vendors ensuring the company is receiving optimal service and employee concerns are addressed timely
Responsible for ensuring strong internal controls and SOX-compliance relating to equity administration
Responsible for ensuring data feeds are set up and processing accurately between external equity platforms and internal payroll systems. Collaborate closely with the Payroll team to ensure proper withholding and reporting of tax associated with equity grants, exercises, and releases
Provide a high- level of customer service in responding to inquiries from current and former employees, manage equity inbox and, develop proper documentation to enable employee self-service
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in non-U.S. countries as applicable
Maintain current knowledge of global rules and regulations governing equity compensation plans and ESPPs (ex. IRS, SEC, local securities and tax regulations)
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in global stock plan administration
Understanding of US GAAP accounting and SEC regulations related to stock administration
Broad experience with a range of equity compensation instruments and plans, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs and ESPPs
Very strong attention to detail with the ability to perform self-audits to ensure integrity and utmost accuracy of data at all times
Self-motivated, reliable, flexible, and can drive progress under tight deadlines
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to think out-of-the box to develop solutions to complex problems
Proven history of building strong cross-functional relationships to achieve business results
Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels and communicating effectively and efficiently
Ability to distill complex concepts into simple, easy to understand communications
Ability to operate with discretion and confidentiality as well as exercise good judgment and integrity in day-to-day decisions
Strong disposition toward empathy and create an environment where all participants feel supported
Advanced Excel skills
Preferred
CEP certification
Knowledge of E•Trade/MS, Fidelity, Carta or Shareworks
Benefits
Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)
Company
ACV Auctions
ACV is a high growth technology company that provides a vibrant digital marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions and data services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$351MKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersAkkadian VenturesBessemer Venture Partners
2021-03-24IPO
2020-09-03Series E· $55M
2020-06-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
George Chamoun
CEO
Bahman Koohestani Koohestani
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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Business Wire
2025-11-06
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