Sr. Stock Plan Administrator

The SpaceX stock program is a key component of SpaceX's compensation philosophy and falls under the broader Finance team, reporting directly to the CFO. You will partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll to maintain data integrity, support compliance, and provide excellent service to our employees and stakeholders. You will also help enhance the employee equity experience and support strategic initiatives in compensation and total rewards.

• →Administer all aspects of the company's equity incentive plans, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP), ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• →Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders on equity-related inquiries, providing clear guidance on vesting schedules, tax implications, and exercise processes
• →Collaborate with finance, legal, payroll, and human resource teams to process equity grants, terminations, and transfers, while maintaining accurate records in equity management systems
• →Prepare and distribute equity-related reports and communications 
• →Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, IRS guidelines, and international tax requirements for global employees, while staying abreast of evolving stock plan legislation 

• Bachelors’ degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or other business field
• 4+ years of stock administration or equity compensation experience 

• Certified Equity Professional credential (CEP) or ability to achieve designation within two years after hire
• Public company experience
• Broad experience with a range of equity compensation instruments and plans, including stock options, RSUs, ESPP, tender offers etc.
• Strong understanding of FAS 123(R) (ASC 718) and tax implications of equity compensation
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex equity concepts to non-finance audiences
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, mission-driven setting
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity
• Knowledge of international equity plans and cross-border tax compliance
• Ability to work independently and deliver on tight schedules 
• Knowledge and experience with international (non-USA) equity programs
• Passion for space exploration and alignment with SpaceX's bold vision for multi-planetary life 

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Travel to other SpaceX locations a few times each year
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of 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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