Head of Global Equity Administration

TL;DR

Head of Global Equity Administration (Finance/Equity): Establishing and leading the global equity administration function with an accent on public-company readiness and platform migration. Focus on designing scalable equity infrastructure, ensuring cap table integrity, and leveraging AI for operational efficiency.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $218,000 - $262,000

Company

A remote-first, open-source powerhouse providing observability strategies through the Grafana LGTM Stack for millions of users and thousands of companies worldwide.

What you will do

• Establish and lead the stock administration function, including policies, processes, and controls.
• Lead the transition from legacy equity platforms to a scalable, public-company-ready equity administration system.
• Design and manage global equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP readiness.
• Partner with Finance and Legal to support public-company readiness, disclosures, and SOX compliance.
• Oversee 409A valuation processes and ensure accurate equity accounting in accordance with ASC 718.
• Leverage automation and AI-enabled tools to improve data validation, reconciliation, and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in stock administration or equity compensation.
• Proven experience building and scaling an equity function in a high-growth company.
• Direct experience supporting IPO readiness or operating within a public company.
• Deep knowledge of cap table management and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of ASC 718 and internal control frameworks.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience implementing ESPPs or public company equity programs.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and public-company reporting.
• Experience working in a globally distributed, remote-first organization.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote, global collaborative culture with high trust and low ego.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) providing ownership in company success.
• Global annual leave policy of 30 days per year, including dedicated shutdown days.
• Innovation-driven environment with autonomy and transparent communication.
• In-person onboarding to integrate new hires into the company culture.