Grammarly · 4 months ago
Senior Equity Operations Manager
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$158K/yr - $218K/yr
4+ years expGrammarly is a leading AI assistant for communication and productivity, supporting millions of users and organizations worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Equity Operations Manager to oversee the global equity program, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing relationships with external services and internal teams.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Support the administration of Grammarly’s global equity programs, managing grants, releases, exercises, cancellations, and terminations
Ensure equity record accuracy in Shareworks, reconciling with HRIS, Payroll, and Accounting
Maintain equity transaction data, support monthly/quarterly close processes, and assist with stock-based compensation reporting
Prepare supporting documentation for SOX compliance, 409A valuations, board approvals, and external audit requests
Respond to equity inquiries with timely, accurate communication alongside the People team
Supervise and manage relationships with external stock plan administration services
Coordinate closely with Legal on securities compliance, insider trading policy administration, and cap table updates
Partner with Payroll and Finance on tax withholding, mobility, and reporting
Drive process improvements and scalable procedure documentation as the company expands
Assist with board materials and cross-functional projects related to liquidity, expansion, and M&A
Qualification
Required
4–7 years of progressive experience in equity administration or legal/finance roles with relevant exposure (e.g., M&A, cap table operations, securities law, or tax)
Attained CEP Level I certification. Bonus points for candidates who have attained / are attaining CEP Level II
Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and ideally Coda
Working knowledge of equity compensation plans (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs), equity taxation concepts, and SEC or global compliance matters
Direct experience supporting companies during late-stage private financings, private-to-private stock-based M&A, facilitating secondary share transactions, and/or preparing for an IPO
Familiarity with equity compensation tools such as Shareworks, Carta, or similar, or equivalent experience with comparable platforms
Experience collaborating across Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People teams
Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and the ability to work independently
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving structures and policies
Benefits
Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
Disability and life insurance options
401(k) and RRSP matching
Paid parental leave
Twenty days of paid time off per year, eleven days of paid holidays per year, and unlimited sick days
Home office stipends
Caregiver and pet care stipends
Wellness stipends
Admission discounts
Learning and development opportunities
Company
Grammarly
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Chief Executive Officer
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