Equity Operations Manager

Figma is seeking a dedicated and experienced equity administration professional to join its growing Equity Operations team. This role will report to the Senior Manager Equity Operations and will be an integral team member in scaling Figma's global equity incentive programs. This role will be focused on managing daily equity plan activity including option exercises and monthly RSU releases employee equity experience and data integrity in Shareworks. You will have the opportunity to scale existing processes through collaboration with Payroll HRIS People Ops and Legal teams.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

• Manage and reconcile system integrations between Shareworks and Workday to ensure accurate equity payroll and demographic data

• Direct and process equity transactions including stock option exercises and monthly RSU releases

• Collaborate with Figma payroll and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely equity transaction reporting

• Support and lead global expansion initiatives M&A integration and other transformation projects involving equity programs and tax enablement

• Identify and implement process enhancements that increase accuracy efficiency and compliance across all jurisdictions

• Monitor changes to global tax and equity regulations ensuring Figma’s practices plan documents and processes remain compliant

• Develop strategic recommendations for global equity grants by aligning guidance from external legal and tax advisors with Figma’s operational capabilities and program objectives

• Partner closely with Legal to support 10b5-1 plan administration insider trading compliance and required securities filings including Form 4s Form 144s and annual proxy reporting

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 6+ years of experience in equity administration ideally at both late-stage private and public companies

• Advanced Excel G-Suite reconciliation and analytical skills

• Established knowledge of equity tax reporting mobility and withholding for a global workforce

• Proven understanding of equity vehicles (RSUs PSUs stock options ESPP) and their tax implications

• Experience with Morgan Stanley at Work at Shareworks or similar equity platforms

While not required it’s an added plus if you also have:

• Familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP Level 3)

• CPA or equivalent tax background

At Figma one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including but not limited to individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience potential impact and scope of role) market demands and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Figma offers equity to employees as well a competitive package of additional benefits including health dental & vision retirement with company contribution parental leave & reproductive or family planning support mental health & wellness benefits generous PTO company recharge days a learning & development stipend a work from home stipend and cell phone reimbursement.  Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$122000—$238000 USD