Stock Administration Manager at Discord

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stock Plan Administration, Equity Programs, Record-Keeping, Tax Withholdings, Compliance, Auditing, Employee Education, Project Management, Global Equity Plans, Filing Forms, Detail Oriented, Equity Mobility Tax Reporting, Communication, Process Development, Stakeholder Management, Software Experience

Industry

Software Development

Description

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. Discord is looking for an experienced Senior Stock Plan Administrator to join our team to support the day-to-day administration of Discord’s global equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, and special projects. You will partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and HR teams to answer employee inquiries, educate employees on equity programs, scale processes, implement controls, and streamline workflows as needed. You will also work directly with external auditors and third-party vendors. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Stock Administration. What You'll Be Doing Administer Discord’s global equity programs and partner with other functional leads (including in Legal, HR, Payroll, Tax, and Finance) to develop processes which ensure the accuracy of all equity data including all aspects of record-keeping, withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and auditing. Manage the daily administration of our stock plans globally including eligibility, enrollment, approvals, processing stock options and restricted stock unit awards, exercises and settlements, tax withholdings, tax mobility file, expirations, cancellations, repurchases, terminations and other plan-related actions. Support and lead implementation and integration projects between equity programs and tax apportionment. Provide a superior level of service, prioritizing, and satisfying questions and requests from employees, management, and others to support the understanding of stock plan services. Design and implement educational sessions and communication regarding Discord’s equity programs. In partnership with Legal, prepare and timely file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5) including reporting, reviewing, and tracking of 10b5-1 trading plans. Manage the overall quarterly calendar of various stock administration related activities and preparation of year-end tax information for IRC 6039 reporting including global compliance equity filings. Ensure SOX compliance and controls on all aspects of the equity plan including documentation, testing and audit support. Ensure that all forms of equity compensation are administered following the terms and conditions of the plan(s) under which they are granted. Assist with other projects as assigned. What you should have 6+ years in stock plan administration, ideally at both late stage private companies and public companies. Certified Equity Professional (CEP Level 3). Experience with global equity plans and managing an equity administration system. Experience with Carta and Fidelity. Experience with Form filings (Form 3, 4, and 5). A passion for equity and helping our employees understand it. Detailed oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Established knowledge of global equity mobility tax reporting and compliance The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $180,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits. Why Discord? Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away! Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know. Please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy for details regarding Discord’s collection and usage of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking HERE.

Responsibilities

Administer Discord’s global equity programs and manage the daily administration of stock plans globally. Collaborate with various teams to ensure accuracy in equity data and provide support for employee inquiries.