Mercury · 2 days ago
Senior Stock Plan Administrator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$154K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expMercury is building a complete finance stack for startups, aiming to disrupt business banking with an intuitive banking experience. The Senior Stock Plan Administrator will manage Mercury's global equity programs, ensuring compliance and facilitating communication across various teams to support the company's equity compensation strategy.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Administer the company's equity programs, including stock options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Process all equity transactions accurately and on a timely basis, including grants, exercises, vesting, releases, forfeitures, and private market secondary sales
Lead the implementation and migration of equity administration platform, including data validation, historical grant reconciliation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors
Ensure compliance with all internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and other global regulatory and tax regulations related to equity
Partner with Legal, HR, Finance, and Payroll teams on all equity-related matters
Preparing monthly and quarterly equity-related reports, expense schedules, and reconciliations, including stock-based compensation journal entries
Support employee understanding of equity programs through effective communication, education, and addressing inquiries
Assist with year-end tax reporting (e.g., Forms 3921 and 1099-B) and related filings
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in equity administration for a multi-national public or private company
Deep knowledge of global equity compensation plans and related accounting, tax, and legal requirements, including ASC 718, 409A, and insider trading rules
Proven experience with a major equity administration platform (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, E-TRADE)
Experience managing the equity plan through various company stages, from fundraising to secondary market activities and IPO preparation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective employee and cross-functional communication
A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Preferred
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation is a plus
Benefits
Base salary
Equity (stock options/RSUs)
Benefits
Company
Mercury
Mercury provides online banking solutions for startups and technology-focused businesses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (6)
2023 (8)
2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$452.21MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalCoatueCRV
2025-12-25Series C
2025-03-26Series C· $300M
2025-03-26Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Immad Akhund
CEO & Founder
Jason Zhang
COO, Co-Founder
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