Manager, Equity Administration

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental,  

Vision and life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Manager of Equity Administration to lead the global equity lifecycle, automate workflows, and ensure SOX-compliant processes. You will partner with Legal, Finance, Tax and HR to deliver accurate reporting and executive support in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of equity plans, deferred compensation, and ERP/HRIS integration, with strong data and communication skills to serve executives and employees globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in equity administration.
• Experience administering Deferred Compensation plans.
• Experience using equity administration platforms.
• Knowledge of SOX controls, implementation and maintenance.
• Analytical, forward-thinking and solution-focused with attention to detail.
• Ability to gather/validate data, reconcile and audit data.
• Strong verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Equity Cycle: end-to-end global equity lifecycle operations.
• Design, implement and automate stock plan workflows across multi-system environments.
• Architect internal controls and perform equity reconciliations for compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Corporate Tax, auditors, and advisors.
• Provide executive support and respond to equity-related inquiries.
• Administer Director/Executive Deferred Compensation plans.
• Contribute to communications and rollout of new equity programs.

Skills

Equity administration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Pivot tables

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) preferred

Tools

Equity administration platforms

Morgan Stanley Shareworks

HRIS

ADP

Job description

As Manager, Equity Administration, you will play a critical role in Honeywell Aerospace's overall equity function and provide crucial support in managing and evolving our equity programs. In this role, you will assist in the administration of equity and deferred compensation programs, help build critical processes and systems, and be a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, HR, and Payroll teams. You will also assist in equity accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with communication and collaboration skills, and deep experience in equity administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the Equity Cycle: lead end-to-end global equity lifecycle operations (implementations, grant processing, RSU/PU vesting/settlements, stock options exercises, cancellations, and tax withholding processes) to guarantee accurate execution and seamless participant experience.
• Optimize Systems: Design, implement, and automate stock plan workflows across multi-system environments (HRIS, ADP, Morgan Stanley) to maximize efficiency and eliminate manual errors.
• Ensure Compliance: Architect a rigid internal control framework and drive comprehensive equity reconciliations to ensure data integrity and compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, and global securities laws, as well as internal governance policies.
• Stakeholder Partnerships: Collaborate strategically with Legal, Finance, Corporate Tax, external auditors and tax advisors to support quarterly and year-end activities, regulatory filings (including proxy tables), resolve data anomalies, and accurately model stock-based compensation expenses (ASC 718).
• Executive Support: Serve as a subject‑matter expert on stock plans, provide exceptional and timely support and issue‑resolution to employees and executives regarding any equity‑related inquiries, data requests and reporting.
• Deferred Compensation: Administer all aspects of the Director and Executive Deferred Compensation Plans, including enrollments, elections, vesting, exercises, distributions, and participant communications.
• Communications and Strategy: Collaborate on the development and delivery of employee and executive‑level communications, educational and training materials, and resources. Contribute to the design and rollout of new equity programs and plans.
  

MUST HAVE:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in managing equity administration, including experience with administering stock-based awards
• Experience administering Deferred Compensation plans.
• Experience using equity administration platforms.
• Knowledge of SOX controls, implementation and maintenance.
• Analytical, forward‑thinking, and solution focused professional with excellent attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to manage complex data sets and calculations.
• Comfort performing data gathering/validation, reconciliations, and audit.
• Strong verbal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with various teams across the organization and convey equity‑related insights clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and with others, multi‑task, prioritize, follow through, and meet deadlines within a fast‑paced work environment.
• High level of proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.), PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and similar functions.

WE VALUE:

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of Morgan Stanley Shareworks is a plus.

Beyond a performance‑driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying

Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms - bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com