Shield AI

Accounting

EquityProgramManager

$110–170k San Diego, California, United States; Oceanside, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Equity Program Manager at Shield AI. Skills: equity compensation, stock plan administration, equity management platforms, cap table management, financial reporting. Administer global equity compensation plans. Maintain and manage equity tracking systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accurate recordkeeping; ensure data accuracy; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; Support financial reporting requirements

Industry & Context.

Accounting
Problems you'll solve

analytical abilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field., 5+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related area., knowledge of equity compensation regulations and tax implications., Experience with equity management platforms, Advanced Excel and data management skills.

Nice to Have

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation., Experience working in a public company or pre-IPO environment., Familiarity with global equity plans and cross-border compliance., communication and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Do.

Administer global equity compensation plans

Maintain and manage equity tracking systems

Oversee cap table management and ensure data accuracy.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Manage equity transactions

Prepare and review equity-related disclosures for audits and filings.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity compensation.

Develop and improve processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll teams.

Communication Scope

communication skills; stakeholder management skills

Full Job Description

## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an Equity Program Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Technical Accounting Director, this role will be responsible for administering and managing the company’s equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other share-based plans. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with employees regarding equity awards.  ## What you'll do Administer global equity compensation plans Maintain and manage equity tracking systems Oversee cap table management and ensure data accuracy. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll teams. Manage equity transactions, including grants, vesting, exercises, and terminations. Support financial reporting requirements Prepare and review equity-related disclosures for audits and filings. Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity compensation. Develop and improve processes, controls, and documentation. ## Required qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 5+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related area. Strong knowledge of equity compensation regulations and tax implications. Experience with equity management platforms – Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge Advanced Excel and data management skills. High attention to detail and strong analyti

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