Senior Consultant, Equity Administration

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Job Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to support their equity plan management, auditor, and participant needs, including reporting, reconciliation.

• Lead system implementation and private-public conversions.

• Serve as primary client contact and quickly assume ownership for the client relationship and its specific needs.

• Maintain active communication with clients to manage project and budget expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.

• Use and implement various equity administration software packages on behalf of our clients, including Carta, Shareworks, Certent, Fidelity and Equity Edge Online.

• Support clients in their equity accounting data needs, assisting Armanino professionals responsible for stock-based compensation reporting and valuations of warrants, modifications, performance awards, tender offers, and EPS.

• Provide value-added recommendations to our clients on business and process improvement.

• Provide updates to supervisors regarding progress and issues that may affect timely completion of assigned tasks within budget.

• Have the drive to become an expert in a fast-growing area of our practice.

• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent relevant experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Stock Plan Administrator at a public company or equity administration vendor

• Completion of one or two levels with the intent to become CEP certified

• Experience or exposure to equity administration platforms such as Equity Edge Online/Shareworks, Carta, Certent, Fidelity, or similar systems

• Ability to quickly absorb and implement complex requirements while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

• Strong analytical, technical, and detail‑oriented skill set

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

Preferred

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP)

• Stock option accounting, valuation, or broader equity accounting experience

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Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $79,000 - $125,000. For Illinois residents, Washington residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $96,000 - $137,000. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $100,000 - $144,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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