Manager -Corporate Accounting, Stock Plan Administration - Remote

Overview

You will report to the Senior Director of Technical and Operational Accounting, rolling up under the Chief Accounting Officer org.

In Short

• Proactively manage activities of equity compensation administration and accounting.
• Manage integrity of plan participants and equity data ensuring that the information is complete and accurate; process and monitor equity award activity, including grants and grant agreements, vesting shares, award exercises, and employee terminations/role changes.
• Manage equity compensation accounting activities and perform research and assessments over new accounting standards, or changes to existing policies related to equity compensation and associated external audit activities, as needed.
• Prepare recurring and custom reports to support financial statement presentation and disclosures including, but not limited to Forms 10-Q/K, beneficial ownership disclosures, proxy statements and other reports filed with the SEC.
• Prepare equity forecasts and assist with equity compensation budgeting tasks.
• Analyze and communicate performance of equity plans and grant practices to executive staff and internal stakeholders. Assist with the Compensation Committee and Board materials.
• Fulfill tax related support requests to internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain best practices with effective SOX controls.
• Manage participant equity educational materials.
• Collaborate with Legal, People Operations, Finance and other stakeholders on equity compensation matters to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory, internal and external reporting and requirements for equity plans and disclosures.
• Work with the junior team members to establish goals and objectives. Monitor and advise on the progress against these goals and objectives to enhance professional development.
• Assist with various operational accounting and external financial reporting tasks, including preparing SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K, reviewing supporting schedules underlying the financial information.
• Assist in ad hoc projects focused on automation and process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting/stock plan administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of equity accounting and administration.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Active CPA license preferred, but not required.
• Analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Familiarity with Fidelity, Workiva and SAP is a big plus.
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a high growth environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and polished interpersonal skills with willingness to engage with senior management and inter-departmental leaders.
• Strong Excel skills (formula design, pivot tables, charts).
• Experience with and/or ability to manage and develop staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role will be between $110,000 to $145,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications. During the phone screening, your recruiter will provide the location-specific salary range for this role. Regardless of your personal situation or where you are in the world, LivePerson offers comprehensive and great benefits programs to meet your needs:
• Health: medical, dental, and vision insurance and wellbeing resources and programs
• Time away: Public holidays and discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval
• Financial: 401K, ESPP, Basic life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability
• Family: parental leave, maternity support, fertility services
• Development: tuition reimbursement and access to internal professional development resources.
• Additional: 24/7 access to professional counselors, voluntary insurance coverage, exclusive perks and discounts
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