Global Stock Administration Director - Excellent Benefits Package

Title: Global Stock Administration Director (Relocation Assistance Provided)
Location: Tempe, AZ (3 days on site)

About this opportunity

The Global Stock Administration Director is responsible for all aspects of managing and executing benefits in connection with the Company's equity compensation plans which includes equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plans. This position is responsible for maintaining the stock database including processing new grants, releases, and terminations, semi-annual ESPP purchases, SEC stock filings include providing compensation and equity documentation/support in the annual proxy along with employee and Board of Director support, supporting stock-based accounting under US GAAP, among others

In this role, you will...

• Involved in design of stock programs, working with HR, Legal counsel(s), Tax and local teams, including the maintenance of stock plan documentation and ensuring compliance with federal, state and foreign regulations along with securities laws.
• Manage all aspects of the administration of our equity programs, including employee and Board of Director communications, blackout period communication per the Insider Trading Policy, and maintenance of stock administration records to ensure the integrity of data in the stock database.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and HR teams to communicate materials, compliance, grant process and management reports.
• Timely and accurate response to employee and Board of Director; provide education as needed
• Manage Section 16 compliance program by working with Board members, officers and legal counsel to ensure accurate and timely filing of SEC Forms 3, 4 and 5.
• Coordinate with local payroll, accounting and HR on the reporting of stock compensation for employee income purposes, both domestic and international. Provide reports as requested.
• Provide required data to support external reporting requirements including the 10Q, 10K and Proxy Statement. Responsible for preparation of the equity portions of the compensation analysis for NEOs in proxy and other equity compensation documentation.
• Manage 3rd party outside vendor relationships including liaison with transfer agent to reconcile common stock outstanding and stock reserves, ensuring timely transfer of shares and resolving share discrepancies; handle inquiries from stockholders. Interact with multiple stockbrokers, the Company's captive broker & software provider and outside legal counsel.
• Act as liaison between officers, employees and brokers in setting up and maintaining 10b5-1 trading plans and transactions as needed.
• Either prepare or assist in the preparation of basic and dilutive shares for EPS purpose.
• Either prepare or assist in the accounting of all equity plans under US GAAP including preparation of assumption estimates and valuations of equity awards and ESPP, analysis for equity modifications and calculation of accounting charge and preparation of account reconciliations for equity related accounts.
• Provide selected data for external and internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain SOX documentation to ensure controls are appropriate and operating.
• Support internal business partners including in-house counsel, payroll, Tax, Accounting and HR.
• Maintain forecasting models for dilutive shares and assist with stock-based compensation.
• Other projects as needed which may include in stock areas of acquisitions, stock splits, etc

In this role, you'll need ...

• A Bachelor's degree required
• Certified Equity Professional certification required
• 12+ years experience in Stock Administration, with experience in a public company
• Strong knowledge of Equity Edge Online or other administration platform, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Experience with International equity considerations - employee mobility, tax, reporting and compliance
• Knowledge of US GAAP Stock Based Compensation Accounting a plus
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a commitment to quality, accuracy and details
• Solid customer service and organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization including senior management and Board of Directors
• Strong technical skills
• Strong ethics