What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stock Plan Administrator position at Axon?
Your Impact
We are looking for a forward thinking and highly motivated team player to join Axon’s Stock Team. As an Equity Compensation Administrator you will report directly to the Director of Equity Compensation and will accurately and efficiently support the day-to-day administration of the company's global stock plans collaborating closely with the Manager of Equity Compensation, People Operations, Legal, Payroll, Accounting, and the broader finance team
What You’ll Do
Location: Scottsdale, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Sterling VA, Denver
Reports to: VP of SEC Reporting
Direct Reports: 0
Your Day To Day:
- Ensure all equity plan transactions (grants, releases, cancellations, etc.) are correctly processed in a timely manner.
- Draft Forms 3, 4 and 5 to report Section 16 officer and director transactions in SEC filings.
- Assist in tracking performance criteria for various performance-based grants
- Prepare periodic summaries of available shares.
- Reconcile transactions, termination dates, tax withholding and reporting, share count and other items as required.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding their stock awards and manage the Stock Team’s shared mailbox.
- Support broad-based educational programs and communications related to our employee equity programs and policies in conjunction with our equity administrator/broker.
- Coordinate with Legal to maintain opening and closing of the insider trading blackout windows and Section 16 officer trade restrictions in the equity system.
- Provide accurate, timely, and usable reporting to internal customers (i.e. employees, managers, Payroll and People Operations departments).
- Assist in enhancing and documenting equity-related procedures, policies, and controls.
- Maintain and ensure SOX and internal policy compliance.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Perform other duties and ad hoc projects and reporting as requested.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years in a stock compensation administration role at a public company or service provider, or in public accounting or a comparable Finance role.
- Excellent computer knowledge, including proficiency in Excel.
- General knowledge of various types of equity awards and programs.
- General understanding of accounting standards related to equity compensation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required for frequent interaction with company employees.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with high initiative, flexibility, and team approach to work.
- Acute attention to detail and well developed organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 82,350 in the lowest geographic market and USD 131,760 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
