[Hiring] Director, Stock Plan Administration @Docusign

Role Description

As Docusign's next Director, Stock Plan Administration, you'll lead the team responsible for delivering equity compensation to our global workforce and creating a shared stake in our success. As a technical expert, you'll orchestrate highly accurate and scaled stock plan administration, finding new ways for our team to efficiently serve thousands of participants while ensuring our stock programs adhere to global legal, tax, and securities rules and regulations. As a functional leader, you'll collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders in Finance, HR, and other teams to deliver seamless results for employees. As a people manager, you'll set the bar for excellence in stock plan administration, participant support, and career and professional development. As an evangelist for equity compensation, you'll design and deliver programs that build employees' foundational knowledge and enhance their understanding of equity compensation.

This position is a people manager role reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate & Securities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Docusign’s global equity plans and programs across the award lifecycle, including RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP.
• Lead and develop Docusign’s stock plan administration team and processes to deliver excellence over the long term.
• Build and enhance the tools, technology, integrations, automations, and other processes that enable equity compensation at scale for a publicly traded company, including support for audit, IRS, SOX, SEC, and other compliance requirements.
• Serve as Docusign’s senior equity expert, advising Legal, HR, Finance, and other teams as needed.
• Support Docusign’s global growth, working with internal partners and external experts to deliver efficient, compliant equity compensation and employee education inside and outside the U.S.
• Work with Corporate Legal, Accounting, and other teams to support external disclosures, including Section 16 filings and equity information in Docusign’s 10-Q/K, proxy, and other SEC reports.
• Ensure accurate equity systems and records, including ownership of the Equity Edge platform.
• Meet month-, quarter-, and year-end reporting and reconciliation requirements timely and accurately.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Tax, and other teams to ensure accurate and timely tax withholding and reporting.
• Oversee annual reporting forms and year-end tax statements required by global tax authorities.
• Deliver best-in-class participant self-service and support options for employee participants in RSU, ESPP, and other programs.
• Design, deliver, and evolve employee-facing education and enablement programs, including localized options outside the U.S.
• Assist in review, operation, and tracking for 10b5-1 plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 15+ years in stock plan administration, with the majority of experience at a global public company, including managing teams and projects.
• Experience with scaled global equity plans (RSUs and ESPP) and managing equity administration systems.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting, SOX, and other audit and compliance requirements in the U.S. and globally.
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience with Section 16 reporting on Forms 3, 4, and 5.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Equity Edge Online and E*Trade.
• General understanding of ASC 718 concepts, 409A rules, and modification accounting.
• A detailed and service-oriented focus with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and internal/external partners.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively deal with high-volume, multiple assignments, concurrent deadlines, and changing priorities.

Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

• California: $186,100.00 - $300,550.00 base salary
• Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Minnesota: $178,900.00 - $252,700.00 base salary
• Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York (including NYC metro area): $178,900.00 - $262,825.00 base salary
• Washington DC: $186,100.00 - $262,825.00 base salary
• Ohio: $157,100.00 - $221,900.00 base salary

This role is also eligible for the following:

• Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region.
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment.
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions.
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements.
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events.

Work Authorization Notice

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude, and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.