Stock Administrator

About the Role 

We are looking for an exceptional senior equity administrator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be detailed, analytical, and have the ability to design and improve processes for our global equity incentive programs. You will own the day-to-day administration of our equity programs along with managing the entire equity life cycle as we prepare for the transition to a public company.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all equity transactions, including new grants, option exercises, RSU vesting events, cancellations, and stock pool updates..
• Ensure accuracy of the cap table and completeness of supporting documentation for all equity transactions.
• Coordinate closely with the People, Accounting, Payroll, Legal and Tax Teams to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting for equity events.
• Help prepare equity data for financial reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to all aspects of our equity compensation plans.
• Will be a key team member for our transition from Carta to a public company equity platform.
• Design and document scalable processes, SOPs and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., transfer agents, valuation firms, equity platform providers).

What You Bring 

• 3+ years of direct experience in equity administration with a public or late-stage private company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in a SOX environment.
• Solid understanding of domestic and international equity taxation, mobility rules, and SEC regulations.
• Certified Equity Professional designation is a plus.
• Experience with high-growth companies.
• Ability to explain complex equity concepts in simple terms while maintaining a calm and helpful demeanor. 
• Strong knowledge of equity compensation plans (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) and related regulations.
• Experience managing equity administration systems. Experience implementing such systems and scaling equity administration processes preferred.
• Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

Additional Information 

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.