Compensation Analyst

Confidential; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced equity compensation administrator to manage RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and ESPPs for a public company. You will maintain precise records, coordinate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal, and support vesting, exercises, distributions, and reporting.

You will prepare analyses on awards, trends, and executive compensation, while addressing questions from employees and stakeholders about plans, vesting, and taxation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related function.
• Experience administering equity programs within a public company environment.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and audit support related to equity compensation.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax and regulatory considerations related to equity awards.

Responsibilities

• Administer equity compensation programs, including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and ESPP.
• Maintain accurate records in equity administration systems and coordinate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal.
• Support equity transactions and reporting activities, including vesting, exercises, distributions, and participant recordkeeping.
• Assist with SEC reporting, insider trading compliance, SOX controls, and audit support.
• Prepare data, reports, and analyses related to equity awards, utilization, participation trends, and executive compensation matters.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder questions regarding equity plans, vesting schedules, and taxation at a high level.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth administration and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the employee experience related to equity programs.

Skills

Equity compensation

Stock plan administration

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Audit support

US tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Administer equity compensation programs, including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Maintain accurate records in equity administration systems and ensure timely coordination with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal.
• Support equity transactions and reporting activities, including vesting, exercises, distributions, and participant recordkeeping.
• Assist with SEC reporting, insider trading compliance, SOX controls, and audit support.
• Prepare data, reports, and analyses related to equity awards, utilization, participation trends, and executive compensation matters.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder questions regarding equity plans, vesting schedules, and taxation at a high level.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth administration and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the employee experience related to equity programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• .8+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or a closely related compensation function
• .Experience administering equity programs within a public company environment
• .Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and audit support related to equity compensation
• .Familiarity with U.S. tax and regulatory considerations related to equity awards, including RSUs, stock options, and employee stock purchase plans
• .Strong analytical and data management skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• .Proven ability to work effectively across Legal, Payroll, Finance, HR, and external vendors
• .Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage confidential informatio