Executive Compensation Consultant (Senior Lead / Principal)

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native display video connected TV audio in-game and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform it’s a hub of innovation imagination and creativity.

As an Executive Compensation Consultant you will be responsible for evolving and shaping our global equity/stock and executive compensation strategy and programs. Partnering closely with key stakeholders including the C-Suite you will provide market insights align philosophies and strengthen executive compensation and design equity programs to scale as the organization grows. You will partner closely with senior leaders in Finance Legal and the People and Culture teams to ensure all program components are equitable scalable and competitive.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the USA for this position.

What You'll be Doing:

• Leading the design implementation and management of comprehensive global equity programs and executive compensation structures (including cash compensation short- and long-term incentive plans).

• Developing strategies and frameworks for global equity and executive compensation to align with our company's mission vision and objectives.

• Using Excel and/or Google to prepare detailed financial models and analyses to support executive and equity compensation decisions.

• Consulting and developing materials to present to the executive team and board members on equity and compensation strategy program builds ensuring that packages are market-competitive.

• Supported the Legal and Equity Admin team with administration and governance of global equity plans and managing executive compensation programs.

• Complying with all regulations and maintaining updated knowledge of relevant laws and industry best practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Progressive experience in the design and administration of global equity and executive compensation programs and processes (completion or progress towards a CCP or CECP designation is a plus!)

• 10+ years of progressive experience working in a global compensation function. Huge bonus if you’ve worked in both private and publicly traded organizations.

• A strong understanding of executive and equity compensation best practices current trends and market benchmark data approaches; International compensation experience is significantly preferred.

• You will be responsible for researching and analyzing new compensation policies and programs which will help shape the future of our company's compensation strategies and ensure our programs are in compliance with laws and regulations.

• In-depth knowledge of common equity vehicles tax and legal requirements industry trends and best practices.

• Excellent financial modeling skills and proficiency in valuation methodologies.

• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Ability to think proactively critically and independently to make informed decisions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Thrives under pressure: ambiguity and change are moments of opportunity for you.  Able to drive positive action and focus on the right things regardless of external environments.

• Experience with building from the ground up: you approach projects with ownership and entrepreneurial spirit.  You have seen what it takes to build and evolve into best practices on design and structure.

StackAdapters Enjoy

• Highly competitive salary

• RRSP/401K matching

• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off

• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform

• Full benefits from day one of employment

• Work-from-home reimbursements

• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office

• Robust training and onboarding program

• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences courses etc)

• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning

• An awesome parental leave policy

• A friendly welcoming and supportive culture

• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are where you are from who you love follow in faith disability (or superpower) status ethnicity or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable let us know your pronouns) you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace high performing campaigns award-winning customer service and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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