Description

SPS Commerce is growing- We are looking for a Stock Plan Administrator to join our Finance team. In this role you will play an important part in administering our global stock plan, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective communication with our employees. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the company’s financial operations.

Does this sound like you?

• You consider yourself an Implementor – you know how to prioritize tasks, escalations, people, and projects simultaneously while focusing on tight deadlines and foreseeable goals
• Teamwork and collaboration. You excel at building relationships and coming to the table with fresh ideas and out-of-the box solutions- you are always looking for ways to succeed together

Why join SPS?

We solve retail supply chain problems by cutting through inefficiency with innovation and automation. At SPS we empower retailers, suppliers, distributors, grocers, and logistics partners to work better together with our people, our process, and our tech products. We have the world’s largest retail network, and we don’t just lead the industry, we are the industry.

At SPS, we believe every employee makes a difference. We ensure employees have the tools, resources, and training to explore new ideas and execute them. Our success comes from playing as a team and always playing to win.

Careers don’t just grow here, they’re made here.

The Day-to-Day

As a Stock Plan Administrator at SPS Commerce, you will be responsible for managing our global stock plan, including all aspects of recordkeeping, accounting, reporting, and reconciliation. You will process stock plan transactions, help educate employees about their awards, and collaborate with various functional groups to ensure the smooth operation of our stock plan programs. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all equity data.

• Administer the Company’s global stock plan that offers several award types (e.g., restricted stock units, options, performance stock, deferred stock units) and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Lead communication efforts and education for employees for stock compensation and ESPP, including live and online training sessions
• Process stock plan transactions including new grants, vesting activity, option exercises, ESPP enrollment, and stock purchases
• Possess an understanding of the related accounting, legal, and tax implications of each stock plan transaction
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting used for tax and payroll reporting, as well public SEC filings (e.g., Proxy, 10-K)
• Calculate, analyze, and record the monthly stock and other variable compensation expense and stock activity in the general ledger; prepare related account reconciliations
• Confidentially and accurately maintain employee compensation, personal information, and transaction records in the stock plan databases
• Prepare stock and other variable compensation forecasts used by FP&A and leadership
• Ensure compliance with all stock plan related reporting requirements (e.g., Section 16 filings; foreign reporting), as well as compliance with Company stock plan rules and policies (e.g., Company’s insider trading policy)
• Collaborate with Company’s HR, Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Payroll functions, as well as stock plan vendors
• Conduct research and manage projects related to stock plan and variable compensation

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; a Master's degree and 3 years of experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels in the organization
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Knowledge of stock plans, stock awards, and related accounting and administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with Stock Plan Administration Software (Shareworks) preferred

EOE including disability/veteran 

SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.