Principal Compensation Consultant

DBA Carta, Inc.•New York, NY

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About The Position

At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Compensation Principal Consultant, you'll work to: This role is the senior, hands-on expert responsible for ensuring our compensation strategy and operations are ready for this next stage of growth. You will solve our most complex compensation challenges ensuring we can attract and retain top-tier talent while aligning with business interests.

Requirements

12+ years of experience recommended in compensation, with a deep focus on public company and pre-IPO environments
Demonstrated, hands-on experience designing and modeling complex executive and broad-based equity programs (e.g., RSU, ESPP, performance equity)
Deep expertise in public company compensation governance, including preparing proxy disclosures (CD&A), working with compensation committees, and ensuring SEC and SOX compliance
Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for a senior audience
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "build-from-scratch" environment as a hands-on senior individual contributor who can drive both strategy and execution

Responsibilities

Design and model our future-state executive and broad-based compensation programs (cash, bonus, and equity)
Lead the preparation of all compensation-related materials for public filings, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) and proxy tables, in close partnership with Legal and Finance
Develop and implement company compensation philosophy, including peer group selection, job architecture, and market-based salary structures
Act as the senior compensation consultant to HR Business Partners and Recruiting, providing expert guidance on complex executive offers, promotions, and retention packages
Establish and run scalable, SOX-compliant compensation processes (e.g., annual review, equity refresh) and systems to support our growing organization
Create communication and enablement materials to educate leaders, managers, and employees on private and public company compensation programs

Benefits

Carta's compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans.

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