Equity Systems Implementation Lead for IPO Readiness

CTC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking an experienced Equity Administration & Systems Implementation Consultant to support the implementation, integration, and optimization of an equity management platform and assist with IPO readiness.

The role involves hands-on work with equity administration systems, stock-based compensation, data migration, and cross-functional coordination with Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in equity administration, stock plan management, financial systems.
• Hands-on experience implementing or migrating equity administration systems.
• Experience with Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge, Fidelity Stock Plan Services, or comparable platforms.
• Strong understanding of stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, vesting schedules, and capitalization tables.
• Knowledge of ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting.
• Experience with data migration, system integration, reconciliation, and UAT.
• Strong project management, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support implementation of equity administration platforms (Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge, or similar).
• Gather requirements and translate into system configurations.
• Support data migration, validation, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Integrate equity platforms with HRIS, payroll, ERP, and financial reporting systems.
• Identify and resolve implementation issues.
• Prepare system documentation, workflows, and user training materials.
• Support administration of employee stock options, RSUs, ESPPs, and other equity programs.
• Maintain capitalization tables, equity grants, vesting schedules, and transaction records.
• Support equity award grants, exercises, cancellations, and settlements.
• Reconcile equity administration data with accounting and payroll records.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of equity-related reporting.
• Support equity administration activities related to a potential IPO, acquisition, or other corporate transaction.
• Review and validate equity ownership records, outstanding awards, and capitalization data.
• Assist with transaction-related reporting, documentation, and audit requests.
• Support the preparation of equity-related financial disclosures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to address transaction readiness requirements.
• Support stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718.
• Assist with equity-related reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Develop and document equity administration processes and internal controls.
• Support SOX compliance activities, including control documentation and audit evidence.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

Skills

Equity administration

Stock plan management

Financial systems

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Carta

Shareworks

Equity Edge

Fidelity Stock Plan Services

Job description

Rippling is seeking an experienced Equity Administration & Systems Implementation Consultant to support the implementation, integration, and optimization of an equity management platform and assist with IPO readiness.

The role involves hands-on work with equity administration systems, stock-based compensation, data migration, and cross-functional coordination with Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal, and IT teams.