Equity Director, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

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Job Responsibilities   

• Own and oversee a portfolio of complex public and private clients, providing executive level advisory on equity plan administration and equity related considerations.  

• Provide senior technical guidance on equity programs and stock based compensation.  

• Oversee delivery of equity services to ensure engagements meet Armanino’s A+ Execution standards for quality, accuracy, and client experience.  

• Act as the senior escalation point for complex equity matters, including audits, transactions, system conversions, and regulatory inquiries.  

• Support equity considerations related to transactions, including cash to accrual impacts, opening balance sheets, and purchase accounting, as they relate to equity plans.  

• Lead, mentor, and professionally develop Senior Managers, Managers, and broader equity team members, actively participating in career advisory and performance reviews.  

• Build and scale a high performing equity team within FAAS, fostering a collaborative, growth oriented culture.  

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with senior client executives and private equity sponsors, leveraging those relationships to identify new opportunities and expand engagements.  

• Support business development efforts by providing equity subject matter expertise, thought leadership, and client delivery support.  

• Serve as a market facing leader and thought partner on equity administration trends, best practices, and emerging issues.  

• Supervise overall team execution across engagements, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability of equity services. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in equity administration, stock plan operations, consulting, or equity heavy advisory roles, with experience at a senior leadership level. 

• Demonstrated success leading complex, client facing engagements and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously. 

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly as it relates to equity and stock-based compensation (exposure to IFRS is a plus). 

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to communicate complex equity concepts to executive level stakeholders. 

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship building skills. 

• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fluid, fast-growing consulting environment, balancing client needs, team leadership, and business growth. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and scaling a specialized practice area. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• CPA and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification. 

• Experience working across multiple equity administration platforms (e.g., Equity Edge Online, Shareworks, Fidelity, Certent etc). 

• Prior experience supporting audits, transactions, or IPO readiness efforts involving equity programs. 

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $168,800 - $230,100. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $185,700 - $253,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $194,200 - $264,600. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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