Senior Stock Administration Manager
Qualys•Foster City, CA
About The Position
The Senior Stock Administration Manager joins the Finance Team and performs day-to-day global stock administration activities for stock options and restricted stock units. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, strong technical skills, excellent customer service and communication, and a commitment to producing high-quality work. The position supports equity plan administration, accounting and payroll reporting, employee inquiries, trading restrictions, transfer-agent coordination, and compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of stock administration experience using Equity Edge and E-Trade.
- Experience with stock options and RSUs.
- Knowledge of global equity taxation.
- Public company experience.
- Ability to handle global mobility and conceptualize a global mobility tracking program.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with a range of individuals.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of materials and information.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills, good work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field preferred.
- CEP candidate is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the Equity Edge database and ensure its accuracy.
- Prepare and process stock option, restricted stock unit, and ESPP grants, cancellations, exercises, and releases for employees and other equity holders in a timely manner.
- Prepare and electronically distribute option grants.
- Prepare international employee withholding tax true-ups.
- Prepare monthly equity reconciliations for Accounting.
- Provide NQ, ISO, RSU, and ESPP tax reports to Payroll.
- Generate reports from the Equity Edge database, including participant summaries.
- Maintain trading blackout periods, pre-clearance, and enforcement of insider trading policy restrictions.
- Interact with the transfer agent to ensure timely settlement of trades, and initiate and reconcile DWAC transactions for Section 16 executives with 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Serve as the main point of contact for employee equity questions.
- Ensure internal controls and procedures are followed to support periodic Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews.
- Assist with ESPP and equity-related FQ&A setup.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
