Global Finance: Equity Accounting Manager

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Equity Accounting – Global Finance

Company Overview

Thoughtworks is a leading global software consultancy that builds customer software applications to help digitally transform businesses. We think disruptively to deliver technology to address our clients’ toughest challenges, all while seeking to revolutionize the IT industry and create positive social change. We work with a range of clients from media though banking to NGOs. With offices in 17 countries and 47 cities (at last count!), we’re passionate global citizens, aiming to have a huge impact on the world.

www.thoughtworks.com

The Manager of Equity Accounting will be a core member of our Global Controllership team and will be responsible for the accounting, financial reporting and end-to-end administration support of equity plans. The position requires a high level of collaboration, working cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Payroll and external partners to ensure sound compliance and reporting.

We are seeking an accounting professional who has experience in public accounting and/or a desire/experience to work in industry practice with a services technology company.

This position reports to the Assistant Global Controller and will work closely with the External Reporting & Technical Accounting Team.


Here’s What You’ll Do

  • Support the accurate reporting to external regulatory filings (SEC Form 4, Proxy Statement, Form 10-K and 10-Q disclosures).
  • Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely accounting and related financial reporting for multiple types of equity related transactions.
  • Responsible for leading the Finance component of equity-related projects, such as an equity platform implementation.
  • Support the accurate and timely administration of equity related activities, including equity award grants, option exercises, RSU releases, monitoring of PSU targets, terminations, cancelations and modifications.
  • Ensure tax, regulatory, legal, and SOX compliance requirements are met timely and accurately and in compliance with governing stock plan agreements in support with legal and HR teams.
  • Support employee education initiatives of equity plans, including distribution of educational materials, live presentations, facilitation of Q&A, and overall availability to support employee equity inquiries.
  • Provide excellent customer service to equity participants at all levels of the organization.
  • Maintain database integrity and ensure accurate record keeping of all equity data.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of equity-related processes and controls for internal and external audits.
  • Support administration of Insider Trading Policy, Trading Windows and pre-clearance requirements.
  • Manage relationships with third-party service providers supporting the equity platform (platform provider; transfer agent).
  • Drive process improvement and innovation to scale equity administration functions.
  • Represent the equity function as a subject matter specialist in automation opportunities, M&A, and other strategic projects.
  • Other responsibilities, tasks, and ad hoc requests as needed.

 

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s in accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • Public accounting experience is preferred but not required
  • Experience working directly with major third-party equity platform providers
  • Broad experience with different equity award types and plans
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict reporting deadlines
  • Stellar project and process management skills
  • Proficiency in financial systems and strong intuition for business
  • Highest standards of accuracy, organization and precision
  • Ability to explain complex equity concepts to all levels of the organization
  • Excellent executive presence; this role intersects with our Section 16 officers & senior executives at the company
  • Understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC disclosure and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to work in a distributed global work environment, working closely with others in other time zones and locations, frequently.
  • Self-motivated individual with a high level of integrity and accountability.
  • Ability to proactively and independently learn business applications, accounting systems, and reporting tools.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, with competing and deadline-sensitive priorities.
  • Excellent team player with an ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization, domestically and internationally
  • Entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeed
  • Experience excelling within fast paced, high energy environments
  • Friendly and upbeat attitude



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