Stock Plan Administration Manager - Full Service at Empower

Join Empower: Stock Plan Administration Manager - Full Service

Our vision is built on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. At Empower, we foster a flexible work environment and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but actively celebrate internal mobility. We recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate significant time to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

The Role Overview

The Stock Plan Administration Manager - Full Service role is responsible for overseeing the administration, accounting, and reporting of client equity compensation plans. This includes stock options, Restricted Share Units (RSU), and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) for full-service Empower Stock Plan Services (ESPS) clients using the ESPS platform. The position requires managing client communications, providing technical expertise, and delivering best practice guidance while ensuring all plan-related services are accurate, compliant, and timely.

What You Will Do

• Manage communications for your assigned book of clients.
• Oversee client equity plan administration, including setting up plan parameters, maintenance, processing equity transactions, and reconciling transaction reports.
• Deliver accurate financial and plan balance reporting, covering period-end reports and financial setup tasks as detailed in the client service scope.
• Act as the primary liaison with client brokers and transfer agents.
• Provide technical support and guidance for stock plans, covering day-to-day administration, disclosures, and financial reporting for client equity plans, cap tables, and ESPPs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, answering client questions about the stock plan platform, best practice administration, and equity management processes.
• Support client discussions regarding award modifications, performance metric changes, and modification structures.
• Address client inquiries concerning system tax calculations, plan balances, and the methodology behind reporting, including SEC disclosures, proxy tables, and deferred tax reporting.
• Deliver training to clients on system usage, such as data entry, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Advise clients on the implications of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity and equity plan accounting treatment.
• Support auditors with requests related to the methodology and calculations of financial, tax, audit, and disclosure reports.
• Attend National Association of Stock Plan Professional (NASPP) and Global Equity Organization sessions and webinars to maintain expertise and industry knowledge.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or client service within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of equity compensation plans, specifically stock options, RSUs, and ESPPs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in stock plan administration or financial operations, preferably within outsourced services.

What Will Set You Apart

• Certification as a Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Deep understanding of equity compensation administration platforms.
• Proficiency with stock plan software and reporting systems.
• Excellent skills in communication, organization, and client relationship management.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce operational procedures.

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

What We Offer

We provide a diverse and inclusive array of benefits, regardless of your career stage. We believe that supporting our employees' ability to live healthy, balanced lives leads to the best possible work performance.

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup.
• Development: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Work Environment: A business-casual atmosphere that allows for the option to wear jeans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year.
• Wellness & Volunteering: Paid volunteer time of 16 hours per calendar year.
• Leave Programs: Comprehensive leave of absence programs, including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).

Business Resource Groups (BRGs): Our BRGs foster inclusion and collaboration both internally and within the communities we serve. BRGs are open to all employees.

Salary & Employment Details

Base Salary Range: $87,400.00 to $123,400.00. This range represents the typical minimum to maximum base salary for this position in the listed location. Non-sales positions may participate in a bonus program, while sales positions are eligible for sales incentives and bonuses, meaning total compensation can exceed the base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply, regardless of age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Remote Work Requirements: For remote and hybrid positions, candidates must provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection, as well as a dedicated workspace in their home with minimal disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider offering fiber, cable, or DSL internet. While other necessary computer equipment will be provided, you may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home workspace or the required internet connection.

Application

Job Posting End Date: 10-24-2026. Apply today!