Equity Manager

Archer • San Jose, CA

15h • $150,500 - $188,100

About The Position

Archer’s Total Rewards team partners across the company to design and execute competitive, compliant compensation, benefits, and equity programs. The Equity Manager owns the day-to-day operation and strategic administration of Archer’s global equity compensation programs, with responsibility for accuracy, compliance, SOX controls, and employee engagement.

This position manages equity plan activity from grant approvals through vesting, releases, exercises, terminations, participant mobility tracking, and year-end tax reporting. It partners with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting on Board materials, ASC 718 stock-based compensation, quarterly reconciliations, SOX compliance and audits, and equity platform and HRIS integrations. The role also supports Section 16 filings and trading windows, advises employees on equity, and models equity usage, burn rate, dilution, and overhang to inform leadership decisions and program design.

The target base pay range is $150,500–$188,100. Actual compensation depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship. Archer provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of end-to-end stock plan administration experience across public-company environments and ideally high-growth private environments.
• Hands-on experience with equity management platforms such as Fidelity, Carta, Shareworks, or ETRADE Equity Edge.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll integrations, such as Workday.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of ASC 718, SOX controls, Section 16, participant mobility and taxation, and U.S. and global equity structures.
• Exceptional attention to detail and discreet handling of confidential and material nonpublic information.
• Ability to explain complex equity concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience in high-growth aerospace, deep-tech, or defense sectors.
• Experience with global equity programs, specifically EMEA.
• Track record implementing equity platforms or automating administration workflows.
• Experience with modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Manage equity grant approvals, vesting, releases, exercises, terminations, participant mobility tracking, and year-end tax reporting (IRC 6039) in compliance with plan terms.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting on Board materials, ASC 718 stock-based compensation, quarterly reconciliations, SOX compliance and audits, and equity platform and HRIS integrations.
• Support Section 16 filings and trading windows.
• Serve as the primary equity expert, create clear communications, and conduct employee education on onboarding, vesting, and tax guidance.
• Model equity usage, burn rate, dilution, and overhang to inform leadership decisions and improve program design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed