Equity Administration Manager

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Equity Administration Manager is responsible for the end-to-end facilitation of company-wide equity programs and delivers personalized support to executives and employees on their awards, ownership requirements, and reporting responsibilities. This position will stand up, lead, and scale the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of SOLV Energy’s equity compensation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of equity awards while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and external vendors to, among other things, ensure accurate tax withholding, accounting treatment, and financial reporting and disclosure relative to equity awards. This role can be fully remote or hybrid with regular in office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, Business, or related field.
6+ years of experience in equity compensation administration, including leadership experience, preferably including experience in a nascent public company or IPO environment
Strong knowledge of equity compensation plans (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) and related regulations
Experience managing equity administration systems (e.g., Shareworks, Carta, or similar platforms).
Solid understanding of accounting principles (ASC 718) and tax implications
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation preferred.
Experience implementing such systems and scaling equity administration processes preferred.
Experience in a high-growth or publicly traded company preferred
Experience with Renewables and/or Construction preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the full administration of long‑term incentive programs, managing the end‑to‑end lifecycle from grant issuance through vesting, lapses, and tax‑related activities.
Own and manage end-to-end equity plan administration, including grants, vesting, exercises, and settlements
Stand up and scale the company’s equity administration function, including development of processes, controls, and documentation
Partner with Payroll, Tax, Legal and Finance to ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements (e.g., SEC and IRS)
Support public company reporting requirements, including proxy statement disclosures, Forms 4, and 10-K/10-Q equity-related reporting (in partnership with Legal and Finance)
Lead implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of equity administration systems (e.g., Shareworks, Carta, or similar platforms)
Partner with Payroll, Tax, Legal and Finance to ensure accurate tax withholding, accounting treatment, and financial reporting and disclosure (ASC 718)
Oversee equity data integrity, reconciliations, and controls
Develop and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls for equity processes
Support Compensation Committee and Board processes, including equity plan tracking, burn rate, dilution, and share usage analysis, as well as benchmarking equity practices
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Deliver high‑quality support to employees and executives by addressing equity‑related questions and resolving issues with clarity and responsiveness.