Fisker Inc Looking for Manager, Equity Compensation at United States Full Time

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.

Role Overview

As Equity Compensation Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of stock administration of our employee equity programs, including equity grants, RSU grants and releases, stock option exercises, and more. You will partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Accounting, Legal, and HR teams to answer employee inquiries, implement and improve processes, implement controls and provide reporting as needed. You will also work directly with external and internal auditors and third-party vendors. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Experience in managing and administering public company equity plans.
• Adept in stock plan administration for a public company, including stock options, RSUs, performance shares, and understanding SEC and NYSE filing requirements.
• Proven track record with public companies, specifically developing disclosure in proxy statements, materials for Board presentation, and employee training.
• Experience providing information, reports, and ad-hoc interactions to other teams including (Tax, HR, Payroll, Legal, Accounting)
• Experience ensuring appropriate controls and processes are in place for the ongoing administration and auditing of the plans, while managing operational risk and ensuring the accuracy of equity plan data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment at all times.
• Experience interfacing with senior leaders and plan participants.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be extremely organized and able to multitask, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Certified equity professional preferred
• Experience forecasting and managing equity budgets with exceptional modeling skills (primarily using Excel)
• Strong grasp of equity market trends and experience in benchmarking equity programs and policies
• Comfortable making data-backed recommendations using various external and internal sources
• Familiar with global equity compensation regulations, including tax implications and plan registration requirements
• Knowledge of US GAAP disclosure requirements for stock-based compensation and gathering the information needed to prepare footnote
• Experience clearly communicating complex equity concepts to all levels of the organization and serving as main point of contact for employee questions relating to equity programs
• Experience preparing equity and executive compensation materials for the Board and Compensation Committee
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and change as we grow and develop our total compensation programs in line with evolving business goals
• Able to build credibility with business leaders and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with Equity Edge Online (part of E*Trade platform) and third-party equity administration service providers
• Working knowledge of / experience working with Workday a plus
• Experience working in a high-growth tech company preferred

Additional Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in stock plan administration, with experience at a public company required
• Experience with global equity plans and managing an equity administration system
• Accounting and stock compensation expense background
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with international equity management
• Must be willing to travel both domestically, as well as internationally, as required

Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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