Equity Lead Palo Alto, CA

LFGroup.ai; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Stock-based incentives

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays (10+ per year)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LFG, based in Menlo Park, CA, seeks an Equity Lead to manage our capitalization table and employee equity program. You will ensure accurate records and work closely with Finance, HR, and Legal to govern equity transactions.

Responsibilities include grants, vesting, 409A valuations, and supporting financing rounds. The role demands CEP certification, 5+ years in equity administration, and the ability to explain equity clearly to employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in equity or stock plan administration.
• CEP certification (CEP) required.
• Experience with cap table platforms (Carta/Shareworks).
• Excellent accuracy and discretion with confidential data.
• Strong ability to explain equity to employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the capitalization table and equity records in the equity management system.
• Administer the employee equity plan, including grants, vesting, exercises and terminations.
• Coordinate 409A valuations and stock-based compensation accounting with the Controller.
• Support financing rounds and other equity transactions with Legal and outside counsel.
• Collaborate with HR/Compensation Lead on equity guidelines for new hires and promotions.
• Answer employee questions about their equity and explain equity to new hires.

Skills

Equity administration

CEP certificate

Carta/Shareworks

Confidential data

Explain equity

Tools

Carta/Shareworks

Job description

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. The Equity Lead administers the company's equity: the capitalization table, the employee equity plan and equity transactions. You will be the person employees, executives and investors rely on for accurate equity records, and you will work closely with Finance, HR and Legal.

What you will do

• Maintain the capitalization table and equity records in the equity management system
• Administer the employee equity plan, including grants, vesting, exercises and terminations
• Coordinate 409A valuations and stock-based compensation accounting with the Controller
• Support financing rounds and other equity transactions, and handle related securities and tax filings with Legal and outside counsel
• Work with the HR / Compensation Lead on equity guidelines for new hires and promotions
• Answer employee questions about their equity and explain equity to new hires

Qualifications

• 5 or more years in equity or stock plan administration
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP).
• Experience with a cap table platform such as Carta, Shareworks or a similar system
• High accuracy and discretion with confidential data
• Ability to explain equity clearly to employees who are new to it.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered

Pay Range:
$150,000.00 - $275,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at LFG. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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