Senior Stock Plan Administrator - Discord

Position: Senior Stock Plan Administrator

Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote available within the U.S.)

Company: Discord

Job Type: Full-time

About Discord:

Discord is a platform that connects over 200 million people monthly for a variety of reasons, with gaming being at the core. It plays a unique role in shaping the future of gaming and is focused on enhancing the way users communicate before, during, and after their gaming sessions. As a part of this mission, Discord is looking for an experienced Senior Stock Plan Administrator to join their team.

About the Role:

As a Senior Stock Plan Administrator, you'll manage Discord’s global equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, and more. You will collaborate with multiple departments such as Finance, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and HR to ensure the accurate administration of equity data and provide excellent service to employees.

You’ll also partner with external auditors and third-party vendors, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting while supporting the development of processes to improve equity program administration.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Global Equity Programs: Administer Discord’s global equity programs, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping, withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and auditing.
• Day-to-Day Stock Plan Administration: Oversee eligibility, enrollment, approvals, stock options and RSU awards, exercises, settlements, tax withholdings, expirations, and more.
• Employee Support: Provide exceptional service to employees and management, answering inquiries and educating on equity programs. Create educational sessions and communication strategies.
• Reporting: Collaborate with Legal to prepare and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) and manage quarterly stock plan activities.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure SOX compliance for equity plans, including documentation, testing, and audit support. Administer equity compensation following plan terms and conditions.
• Projects: Assist with additional projects as needed.

What You Should Have:

• Experience: 4+ years in stock plan administration, with experience at both private and public companies.
• Certification: Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Global Equity Plans: Hands-on experience with global equity plans and managing equity administration systems.
• Tools: Proficiency with Carta and Fidelity.
• Form Filings: Experience with Form 3, 4, and 5 filings.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Passion for Equity: A strong passion for equity compensation and educating employees.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $132,000 to $148,500 annually (depending on experience).
• Additional Compensation: Equity and benefits.
• Note: The listed salary reflects base pay only and does not include equity or benefits.

Why Discord?

Discord is revolutionizing communication in the gaming world and beyond, allowing users to build connections and create memorable experiences. If you are passionate about equity administration and want to join a company that plays a pivotal role in the future of gaming and communication, this is the role for you.