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The Senior Stock Plan Administrator will be responsible for the end-to-end administration of Mercury’s global equity programs, including stock options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). This is a highly visible and critical role that requires deep expertise in equity plan management, a commitment to meticulous accuracy, and a strong understanding of compliance. The administrator will be the primary contact for all equity transaction processing, lead the migration and implementation of the equity administration platform, and ensure full compliance with global tax, regulatory, and SOX requirements. This role sits within Finance, working closely with Leadership, Legal, HR, and Payroll to manage and execute all aspects of the company's global equity compensation strategy. This role is essential in supporting employee understanding of their equity and partnering across the organization to maintain a world-class compensation program.
Job Responsibility:
Administer the company's equity programs, including stock options and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Process all equity transactions accurately and on a timely basis, including grants, exercises, vesting, releases, forfeitures, and private market secondary sales
Lead the implementation and migration of equity administration platform, including data validation, historical grant reconciliation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors
Ensure compliance with all internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and other global regulatory and tax regulations related to equity
Partner with Legal, HR, Finance, and Payroll teams on all equity-related matters
Preparing monthly and quarterly equity-related reports, expense schedules, and reconciliations, including stock-based compensation journal entries
Support employee understanding of equity programs through effective communication, education, and addressing inquiries
Assist with year-end tax reporting (e.g., Forms 3921 and 1099-B) and related filings
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in equity administration for a multi-national public or private company
Deep knowledge of global equity compensation plans and related accounting, tax, and legal requirements, including ASC 718, 409A, and insider trading rules
Proven experience with a major equity administration platform (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, E*TRADE)
Experience managing the equity plan through various company stages, from fundraising to secondary market activities and IPO preparation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective employee and cross-functional communication
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Nice to have:
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation is a plus