Stock Plan Manager

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

5d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Stock Plan Manager to join its global Legal team. The role administers the company’s domestic and international equity plans, including accurately and promptly processing and recording stock plan activities. It reports to the Director of Reporting and Compliance, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the General Counsel. The position works extensively with executives and Board members on their individual stock plans, sales, and reporting, and interfaces with employees and executives in a service-oriented manner. The company is willing to train a candidate who is eager to learn, broaden responsibilities, and grow within the organization.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
At least seven years of stock administration experience with a multinational publicly traded company and performance awards.
Experience administering complex performance-based grants and award-related dividends.
Experience managing international employees and complying with their reporting requirements.
Ability to research complex stock administration matters and work with ETRADE, Accounting, Payroll, and outside counsel to resolve them.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including tools such as VLOOKUP and macros.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees, senior management, and internal and external partners.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively to implement effective solutions.
Willingness to be hands-on and ability to manage staff and consultants.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or knowledge in stock compensation accounting and/or SEC reporting.
Knowledge of accounting rules related to stock-based compensation.

Responsibilities

Administer the company’s global equity incentive and employee stock purchase plans.
Work with accounting, tax, payroll, and legal teams to manage processes and procedures for complex equity programs.
Research U.S. and international reporting requirements and implement policies and processes to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Manage the Insider Trading Policy, open trading windows, and the 10b5-1 program.
Maintain the Equity Edge Online database and ensure data integrity.
Process RSU and Performance Award grants and manage daily RSU/PSU releases.
Process grant agreements for domestic and international participants.
Process employee new hires and terminations.
Process semi-annual ESPP purchases, including international purchases.
Ensure accurate and timely SEC Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5) related to performance-based awards.
Prepare DWAC reports for RSU transactions.
Serve as the primary liaison with brokerage firms and the transfer agent to maintain employee equity accounts.
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate taxation and recording of RSU releases and ESPP dispositions, and complete quarterly reconciliations.
Assist Finance with accounting, payroll, reconciliations, SOX testing, and the year-end audit.
Respond to employee questions about RSUs, ESPP, Rule 10b5-1, and ETrade matters, and provide training as needed.
Administer the company’s China SAFE proceeds process.
Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete year-end tax requirements for Section 6039 Forms 3921 and 3922.
Manage staff and consultants while remaining hands-on.