What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager - Stock Administration position at cerebrassystems?
Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
About The Role
Based in Sunnyvale, CA, we are a pre-IPO, AI-native company seeking to hire our first in-house Senior Manager, Stock Administration. We are looking for a seasoned professional who will manage all aspects of our global stock plans and prepare us for the next stage of our company’s growth. This role will report to the VP, Corporate and Employment Legal.
Responsibilities
- Administer our global equity programs, including the processing of all awards, grants, exercises, cancellations and the issuance of all new grants.
- Maintain the equity administration database and assist other internal users, as needed.
- Manage and reconcile the Cap Table.
- Interact and work closely with accounting, payroll, HR, tax, legal, brokers, transfer agents and other departments/vendors, as needed.
- IPO preparation, including equity-related projects for public SEC filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, Section 16 reports, etc.
- Prepare monthly expense analysis/forecasting to assist FP&A and accounting teams with stock-based compensation.
- Work with payroll to maintain current and accurate income and tax files • Create and conduct employee education programs.
- Document all equity-related procedures and maintain SOX compliance.
- Stay current on all stock plan U.S. and international regulatory requirements.
- Provide reports to management and other departments, as requested.
- Support and respond to requests from external auditors.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of equity administration experience.
- Previous experience administering a privately held equity plan.
- Prior IPO experience is desirable.
- Previous global stock administration experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting and relevant SEC regulations and extensive knowledge of stock administration.
- A true leader, focused on continuous process improvement.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- CEP designation preferred.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.
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