Manager - Equity

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This open position is for Armanino India LLP, which is located in India. Armanino India LLP is a fully owned subsidiary of Armanino (USA).

Responsibilities   

• Work directly with clients to support equity plan management, auditor, and participant needs, including reporting, reconciliation, and ongoing advisory support, with accountability for overall engagement delivery.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned engagements, assuming full ownership of client relationships and acting as the main point of escalation for equity‑related matters.
• Lead equity system implementations and private‑to‑public conversions, including project planning, coordination, execution, and client communication.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, maintaining active communication to set expectations, manage scope and budgets, ensure deadlines are met, and drive change efforts effectively.
• Use and implement equity administration platforms on behalf of clients, including Carta, Shareworks, Certent, Fidelity, and Equity Edge Online, while overseeing data accuracy and system integrity.
• Support clients’ equity accounting data needs by partnering with FAAS professionals responsible for stock‑based compensation reporting, valuations of warrants, award modifications, performance awards, tender offers, and EPS considerations.
• Review equity administration work prepared by seniors and managers, ensuring technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client and firm standards prior to delivery.
• Provide value‑added recommendations to clients related to equity plan operations, controls, process improvement, and scalability.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding engagement progress, risks, and issues that may affect timelines, budgets, or quality.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through review feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing, helping build depth and scalability within the equity practice.
• Demonstrate the drive to become a subject‑matter expert in equity administration and contribute to the continued growth of this fast‑growing area of the FAAS practice.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis and stay current on evolving equity trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in equity administration or stock plan operations at a public company, pre‑IPO company, or equity administration vendor.
• Demonstrated experience owning equity administration processes and managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Completion of one or more levels of the Certified Equity Professional (CEP) program, with intent to complete certification.
• Hands‑on experience with equity administration platforms such as Equity Edge Online, Shareworks, Carta, Certent, Fidelity, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, technical, and detail‑oriented skill set with the ability to review complex equity data and deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with clients, auditors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid environment while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• CPA and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification preferred.
• Experience working across multiple equity administration platforms (e.g., Equity Edge Online, Shareworks, Fidelity, Certent etc). 
• Prior experience supporting audits, transactions, or IPO readiness efforts involving equity programs. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with Industry standards
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance etc. employment benefits depending on the position.

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