Senior Manager, Equity

New Relic New Relic · Enterprise · CA · Finance

This role is for a Senior Manager of Equity at New Relic, a company that builds an intelligent platform for observability in an AI-first world. The role involves global ownership of equity functions, cross-functional influence, lifecycle management of equity awards, compliance leadership, platform administration (Shareworks), and employee education on equity compensation. It requires deep subject matter expertise in equity accounting and administration, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. The company emphasizes its AI-first approach and intelligent platform.

What you'd actually do

  1. Act as the primary architect for our global equity-related functions, ensuring our systems and processes are robust and scalable.
  2. Serve as the vital bridge between Finance, Legal, and HR, ensuring tax and regulatory compliance across diverse international markets.
  3. Oversee the end-to-end management of equity awards, including the intricacies of Profits Interest Units (PIUs) and Management Equity Plan Units (MEPUs).
  4. Manage Section 83(b) elections and coordinate annual 409A valuations with external partners to ensure 100% precision.
  5. Act as the lead administrator for Shareworks, maintaining high-standard SOX controls and creating clear Standard Operating Procedures.
  6. Demystify equity compensation for our global workforce by designing and delivering engaging, clear communications.

Skills

Required

  • 8+ years of experience in equity accounting and administration
  • background that spans both private and public company environments
  • self-motivated professional who excels at working independently
  • leading high-impact projects without the need for direct reports
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • meticulous approach to global reconciliations and root-cause analysis
  • ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable narratives
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent professional experience)

Nice to have

  • Certified Equity Professional (CEP)
  • Workday HCM
  • Shareworks

What the JD emphasized

  • autonomy and trust
  • freedom to follow your instincts
  • broader scope and bigger challenges
  • fully remote opportunity
  • rapidly scaling, international organisations