Discord

Senior Stock Administrator

Discord$132K — $148K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in stock plan administration at both private and public companies
  • Experience with global equity plans
  • Familiarity with equity administration systems
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
  • Strong communication skills to educate and assist employees

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily administration of global equity plans from grants to terminations
  • Process and reconcile equity transactions ensuring data accuracy
  • Collaborate with Legal, HR, Payroll, Tax, and Finance for accurate record-keeping
  • Maintain participant mobility data and reconcile records with payroll and HRIS
  • Provide high-level service and educational sessions for employees
  • Manage quarterly stock administration activities calendar
  • Ensure SOX compliance in documentation and audit support

Benefits

  • Remote work option with the possibility of working from the SF office
  • Equity participation alongside competitive salary
  • Access to a team-focused and innovative company culture
  • Educational sessions to enhance employee understanding of equity programs
  • Collaboration opportunities with various departments including Finance and HR
Full Job Description
We\'re looking for an experienced Senior Stock Plan Administrator to join our team supporting the day-to-day administration of Discord\'s global equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, and special projects. On any given day, you might be supporting the administration of equity grants, walking an employee through their vesting schedule, or partnering with our auditors to test a SOX control. You will partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and HR teams to answer employee inquiries, educate employees on equity programs, improve processes, implement controls, and provide reporting as needed. You will also work directly with external auditors and third-party vendors. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Stock Administration.

What you\'ll be doing:
  • Manage the daily administration of Discord\'s global equity plans - from participant eligibility and enrollment through award processing, exercises, settlements, tax withholding, mobility reporting, expirations, cancellations, repurchases, and terminations.
  • Process, validate, and reconcile equity transactions across equity administration platforms, payroll, and the general ledger, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, Tax, and Finance to administer Discord\'s global equity programs and support ongoing processes that ensure accurate record-keeping, withholding, reporting, and reconciliation across all equity data.
  • Maintain complete and reliable participant mobility data by tracking work locations and mobility history, and reconciling records across payroll and HRIS systems.
  • Provide a high level of service to employees, management, and stakeholders on equity plan questions; design and deliver educational sessions and communications about Discord\'s equity programs.
  • Manage the quarterly calendar of stock administration activities and prepare year-end tax information for IRC 6039 reporting.
  • Ensure SOX compliance across all aspects of the equity plan - including documentation, testing, and audit support - and ensure all equity compensation is administered per plan terms and conditions.

What you should have:
  • 5+ years in stock plan administration, with experience at both a private and public company.
  • Experience with global equity plans and managing an equity administration system.
  • A passion for equity and helping employees understand their equity compensation.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Bonus points:
  • Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
  • Experience with Carta.

This position is US-based and can be remote but if you live in the Bay Area, you\'re welcome to work from our beautiful SF office.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000 to $148,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

About Discord

Discord is a communication platform designed for creating communities. The platform allows users to create and join servers, which are essentially chat rooms, and communicate with other users via text, voice, and video. Discord was founded in 2015 and has grown rapidly, with over 250 million registered users as of 2019. The company has raised $480 million in total funding.
Learn more about Discord
Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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