Stock Plan Administration Lead

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Santa Cruz, CA · People

Lead stock plan administration for a company, overseeing global equity programs, managing a team, ensuring compliance with SEC and tax regulations, and partnering with finance and legal departments. Requires experience in equity compensation vehicles, SEC reporting, audits, and SOX compliance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the day-to-day operations of global equity programs, including stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPPs and ensure data integrity between HRIS and equity platforms.
  2. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence.
  3. Oversee the relationship with broker, transfer agent, and third-party administrator.
  4. Lead the preparation of equity-related data to support SEC filings (Form 144s, Section 16, Form 4s, 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy).
  5. Ensure global tax withholding and reporting compliance.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in stock plan administration operations
  • Deep technical knowledge of equity compensation vehicles (ISOs, NQs, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP) and accounting under ASC 718.
  • Strong presentation skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations on equity compensation to all team members
  • Working knowledge of supporting SEC reporting, IRS requirements, audits, SOX compliance, and non-U.S. equity compliance
  • Ability to resolve escalated issues and problems quickly, efficiently, and independently
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask, prioritize and follow through on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Intermediate to Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • People first mindset and excellent customer service skills

Nice to have

  • Certified Equity Professional designation
  • Experience with Equity Edge Online, Pave, Workiva, Power Automation, Power BI, and ADP Workforce Now
  • Experience in a high growth company or start-up environment

What the JD emphasized

  • SOX compliance