Senior Equity & Compensation Finance Analyst

GQR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GQR is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst – Equity & Compensation to join a growing team supporting equity administration and HR-related financial initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys large data sets, building sophisticated Excel solutions, and partnering across functions to own complex processes.

You don't need to be an equity expert up front; the team will teach the equity component.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, Treasury, Finance Operations, Accounting, Compensation, or a related analytical function.
• Advanced Excel expertise is required.
• Experience with VBA, macros, or Excel automation is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and large datasets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to independently manage processes and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across Finance, HR, Legal, and other functions.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Exposure to compensation, equity, stock administration, or private equity is highly desirable.
• Experience with Carta, Workday, or equity platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and ultimately own the monthly equity grant process from end to end.
• Maintain detailed records and reporting related to equity grants, vesting, distributions, repurchases, and participant activity.
• Perform accounting and financial reconciliations related to equity activity.
• Develop and maintain complex Excel-based reporting and analytical tools.
• Analyze large datasets and identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare documentation and communications related to equity programs.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and Communications teams.
• Serve as a resource for equity participants and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior leaders and take ownership of key processes with increasing independence.

Skills

Advanced Excel

VBA/macros

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Carta

Workday

Equity platforms

Job description

GQR is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst – Equity & Compensation to join a growing team supporting equity administration and HR-related financial initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys large data sets, building sophisticated Excel solutions, and partnering across functions to own complex processes.

You don't need to be an equity expert up front; the team will teach the equity component.