Equity Programs Administrator — Global, Scalable Ops

Etched; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

Housing subsidy

Relocation support

Wellness benefits

Daily lunch and dinner

Unlimited compute budget

Job summary

Etched is seeking a Stock Administrator to own the global equity programs as the company rapidly scales its infrastructure. You will manage grants, exercises, vesting, ESPP purchases, and other transactions while maintaining data integrity across Carta and internal systems.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and People to ensure accurate payroll accounting, tax reporting, and SEC filings. A strong background in equity programs and ASC 718 is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of equity administration experience at a high-growth tech company, public company, or leading law firm.
• Experience with stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, tender offers, and other equity programs.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 718, SOX, SEC reporting, and equity taxation.
• Experience with platforms such as Carta, Rippling, AST, Shareworks, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day administration of the company's global equity programs, including grants, exercises, vesting, releases, ESPP purchases, tender offers, and other equity transactions.
• Maintain accurate equity records across Carta, transfer agents, and internal systems while ensuring data integrity and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and People to ensure equity transactions are accurately reflected in payroll, accounting, tax reporting, and SEC filings.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, tax regulations, SOX controls, and company equity policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding equity awards, vesting, taxation, and liquidity events.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including transfer agents and equity administration providers.
• Continuously improve equity operations by building scalable processes, automating manual workflows, and strengthening internal controls as the company grows.

Skills

Equity administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SOX compliance

ASC 718

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Carta

Rippling

AST

Shareworks

Job description

Etched is seeking a Stock Administrator to own the global equity programs as the company rapidly scales its infrastructure. You will manage grants, exercises, vesting, ESPP purchases, and other transactions while maintaining data integrity across Carta and internal systems.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and People to ensure accurate payroll accounting, tax reporting, and SEC filings. A strong background in equity programs and ASC 718 is essential.