Equity Manager

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in Silicon Valley, seeks an Equity Manager to own Archer’s global equity compensation program operations, ensuring accuracy, SOX compliance, and active employee engagement. You will manage grants, vesting, exercises, and tax reporting while partnering across Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and HRIS integrations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in stock plan administration, hands-on experience with Fidelity, Carta, Shareworks, and Workday, and strong ASC 718/SOX knowledge.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of end-to-end stock plan administration experience in public or high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with equity management platforms (Fidelity, Carta, Shareworks, E*TRADE Equity Edge) and HRIS/payroll integrations (Workday).
• Strong knowledge of ASC 718, SOX controls, and US/global equity structures.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex equity concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Plan Administration: manage grants, vesting, releases, exercises, terminations, and tax reporting.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor Oversight: partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting on board materials and integrations.
• Compliance & Mobility: support Section 16 filings and trading windows.
• Employee Education & Advisory: deliver equity education sessions and onboarding guidance.
• Analytics & Program Modeling: model equity usage, burn rate, dilution, and overhang.

Skills

Stock plan administration

Equity management platforms

Advanced Excel

SOX/compliance knowledge

Communication & judgment

Tools

Fidelity

Carta

Shareworks

E*TRADE Equity Edge

Workday

Job description

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems(“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence(“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

About the Team

The Total Rewards team partners across Archer to design and execute competitive, compliant compensation, benefits, and equity programs that attract, retain, and motivate world-class talent building the future of flight.

What You’ll Do

As the Equity Manager, you will own the day-to-day operation and strategic administration of Archer’s global equity compensation programs—ensuring accuracy, compliance, SOX controls, and employee engagement.

• End-to-End Plan Administration: Manage grant approvals, vesting, releases, exercises, terminations, participant mobility tracking, and year-end tax reporting (IRC 6039) in compliance with plan terms.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor Oversight: Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting on Board materials, ASC 718 stock-based compensation, quarterly reconciliations, SOX compliance/audits, and equity platform/HRIS integrations.
• Compliance & Mobility: Support Section 16 filings, trading windows
• Employee Education & Advisory: Serve as the primary equity expert, creating clear communications and running educational sessions (onboarding, vesting, tax guidance) to make equity accessible to all employees.
• Analytics & Program Modeling: Model equity usage, burn rate, dilution, and overhang to inform leadership decisions and improve program design as Archer scales.

What You Need

• Experience: 8+ years of end-to-end stock plan administration experience across public (and ideally high-growth private) environments.
• Technical & Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with equity management platforms (e.g., Fidelity, Carta, Shareworks, E*TRADE Equity Edge) and HRIS/payroll integrations (e.g., Workday). Advanced Excel skills required; Modern tooling is a plus.
• Compliance & Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of ASC 718, SOX controls, Section 1, participant mobility/taxation, and US/global equity structures.
• Communication & Judgment: Exceptional attention to detail, discreet handling of confidential/material nonpublic information, and ability to explain complex equity concepts clearly.

Bonus Qualifications

• Fidelity Platform experience
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience in high-growth aerospace, deep-tech, or defense sectors.
• Experience with global equity programs (specifically EMEA).
• Proven track record implementing equity platforms or automating administration workflows.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150,500- $188,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Consistent with company policy, employees are expected to report to work onsite at our offices.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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