Senior Stock Plan Administrator

Recursion•Salt Lake City, UT

62d•$106,000 - $153,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Stock Plan Manager role is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and mission-driven company at a critical growth stage. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and equity of our stock-based compensation programs while supporting employees’ understanding and access to these benefits. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, People (HR), Payroll, Accounting, FP&A, and Internal & External Audit teams to maintain and improve our stock plans and processes. Working alongside a Senior Stock Plan Administrator, you will provide crucial support in managing and evolving our equity programs, including post-acquisition integration of target company stock plans and legacy grants. This role requires an equity-conscious and legally focused approach to stock administration, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, tax regulations, and governance requirements while advancing equitable access to ownership opportunities for employees across the globe (eg - US, Canada, UK). As a strategic partner within a fast-paced public company environment, you will bring attention to detail, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset to ensure the company’s stock-based programs align with legal requirements, ethical considerations, and best practices in equity compensation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in stock plan administration, with a strong understanding of equity compensation in both startup and public company environments.
OR experience in accounting with equity experience
OR paralegal with equity experience
Experience managing international public company stock options, RSUs, and ESPP programs
Knowledge of SOX compliance and financial reporting related to stock compensation.

Nice To Haves

Background in legal, accounting, or compliance fields is a plus.
Experience supporting corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
Completed Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Stock Plans with Legal & Compliance Oversight
Execute transactions involving stock options, RSU vesting, and ESPP purchases in close collaboration with Legal, HR, and Finance.
Ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, and global securities laws, as well as internal governance policies.
Monitor and interpret changing regulatory requirements that impact equity compensation programs.
Ensure Accurate Equity Record-Keeping & Reporting
Oversee and ensure database integrity and accurate record-keeping of stock plan data using our stock plan platform.
Reconcile equity transaction records between stock administration, HR, and payroll systems to ensure data accuracy.
Support financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance efforts related to equity compensation.
Enhance Accessibility & Equity in Stock Programs
Manage he expansion of stock-based compensation programs internationally, ensuring fair and legally compliant implementation across different jurisdictions.
Support corporate transactions, including M&A, with a focus on integrating stock plans equitably and transparently.
Educate employees on stock benefits, tax implications, and plan participation to promote financial literacy and equitable access.