Armanino

Equity Director, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

Armanino$168K — $230K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience at a senior leadership level
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP related to equity
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for executive communication
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a consulting environment
  • Entrepreneurial mindset to navigate ambiguity in practice scaling

Responsibilities

  • Oversee portfolio of complex public and private clients in equity plan administration
  • Provide senior technical guidance on stock-based compensation
  • Ensure delivery of equity services meets high quality standards
  • Act as escalation point for complex equity matters
  • Support equity considerations related to transactions and accounting
  • Lead and mentor the equity team, participating in career advisory
  • Cultivate relationships with client executives and private equity sponsors

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 401K with profit sharing
  • Wellness program
  • Generous parental leave
  • 11 paid holidays
Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Own and oversee a portfolio of complex public and private clients, providing executive level advisory on equity plan administration and equity related considerations.

  • Provide senior technical guidance on equity programs and stock based compensation.

  • Oversee delivery of equity services to ensure engagements meet Armanino27s A+ Execution standards for quality, accuracy, and client experience.

  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex equity matters, including audits, transactions, system conversions, and regulatory inquiries.

  • Support equity considerations related to transactions, including cash to accrual impacts, opening balance sheets, and purchase accounting, as they relate to equity plans.

  • Lead, mentor, and professionally develop Senior Managers, Managers, and broader equity team members, actively participating in career advisory and performance reviews.

  • Build and scale a high performing equity team within FAAS, fostering a collaborative, growth oriented culture.

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with senior client executives and private equity sponsors, leveraging those relationships to identify new opportunities and expand engagements.

  • Support business development efforts by providing equity subject matter expertise, thought leadership, and client delivery support.

  • Serve as a market facing leader and thought partner on equity administration trends, best practices, and emerging issues.

  • Supervise overall team execution across engagements, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability of equity services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor27s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in equity administration, stock plan operations, consulting, or equity heavy advisory roles, with experience at a senior leadership level.

  • Demonstrated success leading complex, client facing engagements and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.

  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly as it relates to equity and stock-based compensation (exposure to IFRS is a plus).

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to communicate complex equity concepts to executive level stakeholders.

  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship building skills.

  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fluid, fast-growing consulting environment, balancing client needs, team leadership, and business growth.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and scaling a specialized practice area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification.

  • Experience working across multiple equity administration platforms (e.g., Equity Edge Online, Shareworks, Fidelity, Certent etc).

  • Prior experience supporting audits, transactions, or IPO readiness efforts involving equity programs.

22Armanino22 is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $168,800 - $230,100. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $185,700 - $253,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $194,200 - $264,600. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • 401K with Profit Sharing

  • Wellness program

  • Generous parental leave

  • 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles27 Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

About Armanino

Armanino is one of the largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States, with offices in California, Texas, and Illinois. The firm provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business consulting, and technology consulting. Armanino is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to help clients achieve their goals and succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
1953

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