Equity & Stock-Based Compensation Specialist

Ports North; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an Equity Administration Consultant in Mountain View, CA to provide hands-on support for equity administration and stock-based compensation programs. You will partner with internal teams and employees to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of equity processes.

You will support ongoing equity operations, reporting, and accounting functions, handling grants, vesting events, ESO exercises, and tax reconciliations while maintaining data integrity across systems and

Qualifications

• Experience in equity administration, stock-based compensation, or related compensation roles.
• Working knowledge of equity lifecycle processes and ASC 718 requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate equity concepts clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support stock based compensation (SBC) accounting activities in accordance with ASC 718
• Assist with equity plan administration across the full equity lifecycle
• Process monthly equity grants and vesting events
• Administer employee stock option (ESO) exercises, including tax reconciliations
• Maintain accurate equity data and records within equity administration systems
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, HR, Legal, and Tax teams on equity transactions and reporting
• Support equity reconciliations, audits, and period-end close activities
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity awards, vesting schedules, exercises, and taxation
• Assist with equity plan setup, maintenance, and governance
• Document processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Equity Administration

Stock-based compensation

ASC 718

Data accuracy

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Equity platforms

Excel

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking an Equity Administration Consultant in Mountain View, CA to provide hands-on support for equity administration and stock-based compensation programs. You will partner with internal teams and employees to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of equity processes.

You will support ongoing equity operations, reporting, and accounting functions, handling grants, vesting events, ESO exercises, and tax reconciliations while maintaining data integrity across systems and