Director, Equity Administration

Liftoff

90d • $184,900 - $230,000

About The Position

Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand. Liftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence. We are seeking a Director of Equity Administration to lead and scale our global equity programs as the company transitions from a legacy equity platform to a modern, enterprise-level solution. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and technically skilled professional with deep experience in enterprise level equity administration, SEC reporting, and complex stock-based compensation (SBC) accounting. You will oversee all aspects of our equity plan operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a first-class experience for participants. This position partners closely with Finance and Accounting, Legal, HR, Payroll and external partners to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of equity awards and related disclosures.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in equity administration, with at least 5 years in a public company setting.
• Deep knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) and valuation methodologies such as Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and proxy disclosures (CD&A, executive compensation tables, etc.).
• Proven experience leading an equity platform migration or system implementation.
• Strong understanding of modification accounting and equity award lifecycle management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems and HRIS integrations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration from the current equity platform to an enterprise-grade equity management system (e.g., Shareworks, E*TRADE, Fidelity, etc.).
• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the company’s equity programs, including grants, exercises, releases, cancellations, and modifications.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the equity database and cap table, including reconciliation with the general ledger and payroll systems.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to calculate and record stock-based compensation expense, leveraging Black-Scholes and other valuation models.
• Manage accounting for equity modifications, repricings, and other complex transactions.
• Support quarterly and annual financial close processes, including reconciliations and audit deliverables.
• Contribute to SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy/CD&A, S-8, etc.) or external filings by preparing equity-related disclosures and share activity schedules.
• Maintain compliance with SEC, IRS, and FASB regulations (ASC 718, Section 16, Rule 144, etc.).
• Support Board of Directors and Compensation Committee reporting, including grant approvals and equity plan management.
• Develop and enforce best practices and internal controls around all equity processes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR and external advisors to ensure alignment across compensation strategy, employee communications, and equity plan design.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for employees and executives on equity-related matters.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve process efficiency, data integrity, and compliance.

Benefits

• Full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits.
• Base compensation varies based on candidate's location and experience.
• Competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance.
• Medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree