Manager, Equity Programs & Non-Qualified Compensation Plans

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Position Summary

Avantax is seeking a Manager, Equity Programs & Non-Qualified Compensation PlansManagerwho will primarily support the Legal department in the areas of communication, analysis, regulatory compliance, and administration of the equity plans, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and non-qualified compensation plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ensure effective and efficient administration of the Company's equity program, which includes (but is not limited to) assisting with equity agreement design, creating award agreement packages, establishing employee accounts, granting of awards through off-line and online systems, and processing the vesting and exercise of such awards within the stock administration system.

• Accountable for Section 16 Regulatory Filings, including owning and maintaining the filing schedule.

• Prepare Section 16 Filings for legal review.

• File Section 16 forms on a timely basis.

• Accountable for maintaining SEC filing credentials.

• Ensure effective and efficient administration of the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which includes (but is not limited to) leading the semi-annual enrollment process including training employees regarding the plan features, processing plan purchases, and working with the stock vendor to manage annual 3922 filings.

• Function as the point of contact for all ESPP-related questions.

• Ensure effective and efficient administration of the Company's three deferred compensation plans, which include (but are not limited to) annual identification and approval of eligible participants, annual plan enrollment process, and processing contributions for the Director and Executive Programs.

• Accountable for oversight of the plans, answering questions related to the plan, processing contributions, etc., and working with executives, non-employee directors, as well as independent Financial Professionals.

• Work closely with the company's transfer agent ensuring DWACs are processed timely and accurately.

• Maintain communication with outside broker service providers to ensure transfers, transactions, etc., are performed within Company trading windows.

• Work internally with payroll. Provide regular reports for correct tax reporting of dispositions, stock exercises, and vested stock award releases.

• Confirm reports are provided by payroll to track year-to-date earnings.

• Obtain year-end reports from payroll showing YTD numbers for dispositions, exercises, and vested awards and reconcile against E*TRADE (third-party administrator).

• Interact with legal counsel (both internal and outside counsel) to ensure all plans are compliant and administration of the plans is performed accurately and effectively.

• Work with accounting to ensure effective and accurate administration and reporting of the stock programs.

• Assume responsibility for data integrity in E*TRADE (third-party administrator) including annual updating of tax tables, processing terminations, loading records for new participants, updating addresses, and updating tax entities.

• Prepare and maintain employee blackout lists for the quarterly and special trading blackouts.

• Ensure trading windows and permissions are blocked and/or unblocked in E*TRADE (third-party administrator) promptly.

• Assist in the development of plan communication materials and the delivery of such materials to support an employee's understanding of equity awards, ESPP, and non-qualified plans.

• Implement best practices with effective SOX controls and champion the creation and maintenance of efficient, accurate, and timely processing of equity award data.

• Perform routine analysis and reconciliations to support accounting and ensure the stock plan is in balance at all times.

• Maintain supporting documents for internal/external SOX auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly, and respond timely to data requests and information.

• Maintain equity usage models and Equity Committee award activity and balances.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required.

• Paralegal certification preferred.

• Senior-level stock plan administrator with 5-7 years of experience with stock plan administration.

• Working knowledge of stock-based accounting.

• Experience administering non-qualified deferred compensation plans.

• Prior benefits and/or compensation analyst experience is a plus.

• Experience with automating data flows within the stock admin system is a plus.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and internal/external business partners.

• Experience using E*TRADE or other major third-party equity software systems.

• Demonstrated analytical abilities and demonstrated excellent Excel skills.

• Compliance and process-oriented, but flexible in an often fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organization and time-management skills.

• A demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demand & Work Effort

• Keying/typing, standing, walking.

• Sitting for an extended period.

• Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Comprehensive Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.

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At Avantax, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, Avantax welcomes and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At Avantax, you can expect a supportive, open, and inclusive atmosphere and a team that values your contributions.

Avantax and its business lines, Avantax Wealth Management and Avantax Planning Partners are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and any other status protected under federal or state law.

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