Equity Administration Manager

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love-from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news-with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.
This role will be responsible for hands-on, end-to-end administration of Yahoo's equity program on its equity platform, working cross-functionally across the company with Legal, Finance and various HR functions, as well as external vendor partners, to ensure compliance and reporting. The role will assist in building Yahoo's stock administration function in line with the executive compensation strategy.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the company's stock plans globally and maintain the selected equity platform
• Provide direct support to and partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Legal and HR teams. You will work closely with internal and external resources and vendors to ensure administration of our processes and programs are handled in accordance with plan requirements and timelines, including but not limited to:
  
  • Manage forecasting (e.g., expense, forfeitures) and modeling for equity programs in collaboration with Finance teams
  • Collaborate with internal and external tax and legal advisors on global equity matters
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal and HR teams on communication materials, grant process, equity cost analysis, technical accounting, compliance and management reports
  • Work closely with payroll leads to provide US and International equity income transactions
• Support employee understanding of equity awards and Yahoo's equity programs and policies
• Participate in the annual equity planning process
• Research and analyze programs, processes and procedures to make recommendations and improvements
• Support broader enterprise priorities across Global Compensation, as applicable

Key Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in administration of global equity programs
• Demonstrated expertise with global equity programs and platforms (Fidelity preferred), multiple equity award types, transaction volume, equity taxation and accounting and employee education programs
• Advanced skills in Excel and in HR systems (Workday experience preferred)
• Proven analytical, project management and communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented is a must
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred

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US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
The compensation for this position ranges from $90,750.00 - $188,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
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