Senior Stock Plan Manager

Empower Retirement; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching (up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Volunteer time

Job summary

Empower Retirement seeks a Stock Plan Administration Manager - Full Service to oversee the administration, accounting, and reporting of client equity compensation plans (stock options, RSUs, ESPPs) for ESPS clients on the ESPS platform. You will manage client communications, provide technical guidance, and ensure accurate, compliant execution.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in equity compensation, and proven leadership in outsourced financial operations; CEP designation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equity compensation or stock plan administration.
• Strong knowledge of equity compensation plans (stock options, RSUs, ESPPs).
• Proven leadership experience in stock plan administration or financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications for assigned book of clients.
• Oversee client equity plan administration, including plan parameter setup and maintenance, equity transactions, and transaction report reconciliation.
• Deliver accurate financial and plan balance reporting, including period-end reports and financial setup tasks.
• Act as primary liaison with client brokers and transfer agents.
• Provide stock plan technical support and guidance, including day-to-day administration, disclosures, and financial reporting for client equity plans, cap tables, and ESPPs.
• Serve as subject matter expert, answering client questions regarding the stock plan platform, best practice administration, and equity management processes.
• Support client discussions on award modifications, performance metric changes, and modification structures.
• Address client inquiries regarding system tax calculations, plan balances, and methodology behind reporting, including SEC disclosures, proxy tables, and deferred tax reporting.
• Deliver training to clients on system usage, including data entry, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Advise clients on M&A activity implications and equity plan accounting treatment.
• Support auditors' requests related to methodology and calculations of financial, tax, audit, and disclosure reports.
• Attend NASPP and Global Equity Organization sessions to maintain expertise and industry knowledge.

Skills

Equity compensation knowledge

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Stock plan software

Reporting systems

Job description

Empower Retirement seeks a Stock Plan Administration Manager - Full Service to oversee the administration, accounting, and reporting of client equity compensation plans (stock options, RSUs, ESPPs) for ESPS clients on the ESPS platform. You will manage client communications, provide technical guidance, and ensure accurate, compliant execution.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in equity compensation, and proven leadership in outsourced financial operations; CEP designation and