Manager, Equity Administration

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Job Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and serve as a strategic partner in supporting equity plan administration, including auditor and participant needs, reporting, and reconciliation.

• Oversee system implementations and private-to-public conversions, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

• Act as the primary client liaison, taking full ownership of the client relationship and proactively identifying and addressing evolving needs.

• Facilitate ongoing communication with clients to manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and change initiatives, ensuring high-quality execution and stakeholder alignment.

• Direct the use and implementation of various equity administration platforms, such as Carta, Shareworks, Certent, Fidelity and Equity Edge Online, to meet client objectives.

• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure accurate and timely delivery of equity accounting data, including stock-based compensation reporting, valuation of warrants, modifications, performance awards, tender offers, and EPS.

• Deliver consultative insights and strategic recommendations to clients on process enhancements and operational efficiency.

• Review progress and escalate issues to leadership as needed to ensure timely, within-budget completion of deliverables.

• Demonstrate leadership and initiative in mastering a fast-evolving area of our practice, helping shape service delivery standards.

• Support knowledge development by participating in and encouraging attendance at regular professional training and development sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant work experience is required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a stock plan administrator at a public company or equity administration vendor is required.

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certified, or completed one or two levels with intent to complete certification, is preferred.

• Extensive experience with Equity Edge Online, Shareworks, Carta, Certent, Fidelity or other equity administration platforms is strongly preferred.

• Experience in stock option accounting, valuation, or equity accounting is a plus.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to evolving client needs.

• Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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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.  

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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: $125,000 - $155,000. For Illinois residents, the compensation range for this position: $125,000 - $155,000. For Washington residents, the compensation range for this position: $125,000 - $170,000. For New York residents, the compensation range for this position: $125,000 - $170,000. For Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $125,000 - $170,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $140,000 - $175,000. 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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