SpaceX
StockPlanAdministrator
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“Stock Plan Administrator at SpaceX. Skills: Stock plan administration, Equity compensation, Compliance, Employee equity experience. Administer all aspects of the company's equity incentive plans, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP), ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders on equity-related inquiries, providing clear guidance on vest”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain data integrity; Support compliance; Provide excellent service to our employees and stakeholders; Enhance the employee equity experience; Support strategic initiatives in compensation and total rewards
Industry & Context.
Proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, mission-driven setting
Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, Travel to other SpaceX locations a few times each year, Requires being onsite full-time, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of stock administration or equity compensation experience, Bachelors’ degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or other business field
Nice to Have
Certified Equity Professional credential (CEP) or ability to achieve designation within two years after hire, Public company experience, Broad experience with a range of equity compensation instruments and plans, including stock options, RSUs, ESPP, tender offers etc., understanding of FAS 123(R) (ASC 718) and tax implications of equity compensation, Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (e. g. , Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex equity concepts to non-finance audiences, Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, mission-driven setting, Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity, Knowledge of international equity plans and cross-border tax compliance, Ability to work independently and deliver on tight schedules, Knowledge and experience with international (non-USA) equity programs, Passion for space exploration and alignment with SpaceX's bold vision for multi-planetary life
What You'll Do.
Administer all aspects of the company's equity incentive plans
including stock options
restricted stock units (RSUs)
and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP)
ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders on equity-related inquiries
providing clear guidance on vesting schedules
and exercise processes
Collaborate with finance
and human resource teams to process equity grants
while maintaining accurate records in equity management systems
Prepare and distribute equity-related reports and communications
Ensure compliance with SEC regulations
and international tax requirements for global employees
while staying abreast of evolving stock plan legislation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll; Collaborate with finance, legal, payroll, and human resource teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Ability to explain complex equity concepts to non-finance audiences
Process & Methodology
Deliver on tight schedules
Full Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. STOCK PLAN ADMINISTRATOR The SpaceX stock program is a key component of SpaceX's compensation philosophy and falls under the broader Finance team, reporting directly to the CFO. You will partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll to maintain data integrity, support compliance, and provide excellent service to our employees and stakeholders. You will also help enhance the employee equity experience and support strategic initiatives in compensation and total rewards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer all aspects of the company's equity incentive plans, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP), ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders on equity-related inquiries, providing clear guidance on vesting schedules, tax implications, and exercise processes Collaborate with finance, legal, payroll, and human resource teams to process equity grants, terminations, and transfers, while maintaining accurate records in equity management systems Prepare and distribute equity-related reports and communications Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, IRS guidelines, and international tax requirements for global employees, while staying abreast of evolving stock plan legislation BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors’ degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or other business field 2+ years of stock administration or equity compensation experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Certified Equity Professional credential (CEP) or ability to achieve designation within two years after hire Public company experience Broad exp
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