Senior Stock Administrator
About The Position
Bio-Rad is seeking an experienced Senior Stock Administrator to join its Finance team. This individual contributor reports to the Senior Director of Accounting Operations and manages the company’s global equity compensation program end to end. The role partners with teams across the organization to ensure accurate processing, reporting, and disclosure of employee stock transactions. It requires sound judgment, strong prioritization, and the ability to deliver high-quality work while managing competing deadlines. The position administers stock options, time- and performance-based RSUs, and the ESPP, and supports employee education and customer service for plan participants. It also handles reconciliations, accounting and reporting for stock-based compensation, financial statement disclosure support, and regulatory compliance for Section 16 executives and Board members. The role must be based in Hercules, California, within commuting distance of the office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification.
- Prior public company experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in global equity administration, including international experience.
- Experience with the E-Trade stock platform, including EEO.
- Experience accounting for equity compensation.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters related to equity programs and taxation.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and macros.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Finance, Legal, HR, and external vendors.
- Ability to work with management at various levels and handle highly confidential data.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
- Dependability, strong attention to detail, and excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
Responsibilities
- Administer global equity programs, including stock options, time- and performance-based RSUs, and the ESPP; process grants, exercises, releases, cancellations, quarterly ESPP purchases, and global employee stock transactions in Equity Edge Online (EEO).
- Provide customer service to equity plan participants, resolve employee issues and concerns, and communicate plan provisions.
- Create comprehensive documentation and live or recorded training to educate employees about equity plans.
- Partner with Legal on the annual proxy filing, including providing and reviewing equity data.
- Prepare and lead the distribution of annual employee equity statements and employer equity filings.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations between EEO and payroll, the general ledger, the transfer agent, and other records.
- Prepare monthly stock-based compensation and exercise journal entries and related reports; assist the Finance team with stock-based compensation expense, forecasts, and analytics.
- Provide information for financial statement footnote disclosures.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for Section 16 executives and Board members, including preparing and filing SEC forms.
Benefits
- Competitive medical plans for employees and their families.
- Free HSA funds.
- Fertility offering with stipend.
- Group life and disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) plus profit sharing.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Mental health platform.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Education benefits.
- Student debt relief program.
- Pet insurance.
- Wellness challenges and support.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Variable annual bonus dependent on individual objectives and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
