Samsara · 4 days ago
Director, Equity Admin
Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, enabling organizations to harness IoT data for improved operations. The Director of Equity will lead a team to manage equity platforms and drive transparency in equity programs, ensuring employees understand their financial stake in the company.
Business IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the day-to-day administration of all equity platforms, plans, and awards, including grants, vesting, sales, and ESPP activity
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Equity professionals, driving operational excellence and accuracy
Build and scale processes, systems, and controls to support a global, publicly traded company, including compliance with SEC, IRS, audit, SOX, and foreign equity requirements
Serve as the company’s equity plan expert, providing strategic guidance to Legal, Finance, Accounting, People, and executive leadership
Partner with Legal and Accounting to support equity and cap table reporting, including 83(b) elections and SEC disclosures (Forms 3, 4, 5, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements)
Maintain and optimize equity systems accuracy, including ownership of Schwab Equiview and Computershare platforms
Provide equity data, analysis, and insights for compensation strategy discussions, board materials, and committee presentations
Own and evolve employee equity education, communications, and tools to drive understanding and engagement across the organization
Monitor compliance with U.S. and international regulations regarding income, tax withholding, securities and reporting for stock awards
Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain scalable processes ensuring equity data accuracy, including record-keeping, reporting, reconciliation, and audits
Drive innovation by identifying and implementing automation opportunities that improve efficiency and scalability across equity operations
Lead global education efforts related to equity compensation, including financial wellness initiatives, plan design changes, and understanding of equity value and plan terms
Foster a collaborative team environment passionate about professional development, setting world-class standards, and providing Tier 1 support
Deliver outstanding service to internal collaborators by addressing inquiries from management, partners, and employees with responsiveness and integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in equity administration, including 5+ years managing and leading teams
Deep technical knowledge of equity compensation vehicles (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP) and accounting under ASC 718
Extensive experience supporting SEC reporting, IRS requirements, audits, SOX compliance, and foreign equity compliance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Have a growth mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Obsesses over customers by providing excellent customer service
Preferred
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation
Experience with Schwab and Computershare platforms
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
Employee-led remote and flexible working
Health benefits
Company
Samsara
Samsara is digitizing the world of physical operations.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (68)
2024 (53)
2023 (59)
2022 (70)
2021 (1)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$930MKey Investors
General CatalystAndreessen Horowitz
2021-12-15IPO
2020-09-24Secondary Market
2020-05-20Series F· $700M
Recent News
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