Sr. Manager, Equity Administration

Gong Gong · Enterprise · San Francisco, CA · FP&A

This role is for a Sr. Manager, Equity Administration at Gong, a company that uses AI to transform revenue teams. The role will lead global equity programs, focusing on IPO readiness, compliance, and operational excellence. It requires strong cross-functional partnership with Legal, Finance, HR, and Payroll, and involves managing equity administration systems, cap table management, and ensuring compliance with public company standards.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the global equity administration function, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity-based compensation programs
  2. Manage and optimize equity administration systems
  3. Drive IPO readiness for equity processes, including: - Supporting S-1 preparation and disclosures - Ensuring compliance with public company reporting requirements (ASC 718, SEC disclosures) - Establishing scalable processes and internal controls (SOX readiness)
  4. Partner closely with Technical Accounting to ensure accurate accounting treatment and reporting of equity compensation
  5. Collaborate with Legal on equity plan design, board approvals, and regulatory compliance

Skills

Required

  • 8+ years of experience in equity administration, including leadership responsibilities
  • Proven experience supporting a company through IPO readiness and/or public company equity administration
  • Deep knowledge of equity compensation accounting (ASC 718) and SEC reporting requirements
  • Hands-on experience with equity management platforms (Carta, Shareworks, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of cap table management, equity plan design, and global equity compliance
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, and Payroll
  • Excellent project management and process improvement skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, high-volume workflows
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex equity topics to diverse audiences
  • CPA, CEP (Certified Equity Professional), or equivalent certification

Nice to have

  • Experience in high-growth, late-stage private companies (pre-IPO)
  • Preference for experience with Israeli equity awards and related tax/regulatory frameworks (e.g., Section 102)

What the JD emphasized

  • IPO readiness
  • public company standards
  • public company reporting requirements
  • SOX readiness
  • public company equity administration