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Figma · 2 months ago

Equity Operations Manager

positionSan Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$122K/yr - $238K/yr
date6+ years exp

Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking an experienced Equity Operations Manager to join their team. The role involves managing daily equity plan activities, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with global tax and equity regulations.

CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
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Responsibilities

Manage and reconcile system integrations between Shareworks and Workday to ensure accurate equity, payroll, and demographic data
Direct and process equity transactions including stock option exercises and monthly RSU releases
Collaborate with Figma payroll and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely equity transaction reporting
Support and lead global expansion initiatives, M&A integration, and other transformation projects involving equity programs and tax enablement
Identify and implement process enhancements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all jurisdictions
Monitor changes to global tax and equity regulations, ensuring Figma’s practices, plan documents, and processes remain compliant
Develop strategic recommendations for global equity grants by aligning guidance from external legal and tax advisors with Figma’s operational capabilities and program objectives
Partner closely with Legal to support 10b5-1 plan administration, insider trading compliance, and required securities filings, including Form 4s, Form 144s, and annual proxy reporting

Qualification

Equity administrationShareworksEquity tax reportingAdvanced ExcelG-SuiteEquity vehicles knowledgeAnalytical skillsReconciliation skillsHRIS systems familiarityCertified Equity ProfessionalCPATax background

Required

6+ years of experience in equity administration, ideally at both late-stage private and public companies
Advanced Excel, G-Suite, reconciliation, and analytical skills
Established knowledge of equity tax reporting, mobility, and withholding for a global workforce
Proven understanding of equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, stock options, ESPP) and their tax implications
Experience with Morgan Stanley at Work at Shareworks or similar equity platforms
Manage and reconcile system integrations between Shareworks and Workday to ensure accurate equity, payroll, and demographic data
Direct and process equity transactions including stock option exercises and monthly RSU releases
Collaborate with Figma payroll and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely equity transaction reporting
Support and lead global expansion initiatives, M&A integration, and other transformation projects involving equity programs and tax enablement
Identify and implement process enhancements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all jurisdictions
Monitor changes to global tax and equity regulations, ensuring Figma's practices, plan documents, and processes remain compliant
Develop strategic recommendations for global equity grants by aligning guidance from external legal and tax advisors with Figma's operational capabilities and program objectives
Partner closely with Legal to support 10b5-1 plan administration, insider trading compliance, and required securities filings, including Form 4s, Form 144s, and annual proxy reporting

Preferred

Familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday
Certified Equity Professional (CEP Level 3)
CPA or equivalent tax background

Benefits

Health, dental & vision
Retirement with company contribution
Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
Mental health & wellness benefits
Generous PTO
Company recharge days
A learning & development stipend
A work from home stipend
Cell phone reimbursement
Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
An annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Company

Figma

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Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform.
dateFounded in 2012
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.figma.com

H1B Sponsorship

Figma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (47)
2024 (27)
2023 (32)
2022 (35)
2021 (16)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.45B
Key Investors
Durable Capital PartnersAndreessen HorowitzSequoia Capital
2025-12-08Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-31IPO
2024-07-17Secondary Market· $700M

Leadership Team

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Dylan Field
CEO & Co-founder
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Evan Wallace
Co-Founder

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