Hybrid Equity Administrator II

at Zigsaw

• Job title: Equity Administrator II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $81,921 - $168,660 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Equity Administrator managing compliance and reporting for Pinterest's equity compensation plans. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to administer equity compensation plans, including equity grants, PSU’s, RSU releases, employee demographic updates and equity education.
• Ensure strict adherence to global equity compensation compliance and regulatory requirements, including Section 16, insider trading policies, and international tax reporting.
• Manage and execute all aspects of tax withholding and reporting related to equity transactions (e.g., Form 3921, W-2 reporting, global tax requirements).
• Lead the response to the Equity Administration email alias for complex and escalated inquiries.
• Assist with month-end close process, focusing on equity accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting for stock-based compensation.
• Help lead company-wide equity communications and training sessions, ensuring clear understanding of plan provisions, tax implications, and trading policies.
• Maintain and update the equity wiki page, ensuring content is relevant, informative, and includes compliance and tax guidance.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX compliance controls and assist with quarterly and annual testing/audits by internal and external teams, focusing on all aspects of equity transaction processing and tax withholding.
• Manage documentation and record-keeping for all equity-related tax filings and compliance matters.
• Ad Hoc duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of public company equity plan administration experience, including reporting, reconciliations and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing a third-party outsourced stock administration system (Charles Schwab EquiView preferred).
• Proficient in Excel including vlookups and Pivot tables.
• Proficient with Google product suite.
• Advanced analytical ability, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of many different types of equity awards and public company equity programs, across multiple jurisdictions.
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) or in the process of obtaining.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Equity
• Flexible work arrangements