About this role.
Discord is hiring a Senior Stock Administrator to run day-to-day administration of global equity plans, including grants, option exercises, RSU releases, settlements, tax withholding, and terminations. The role reconciles equity data across administration platforms, payroll, HRIS, and the general ledger while maintaining strong data integrity and participant mobility records. It partners closely with Finance, Payroll, Tax, Legal, HR, auditors, and third-party vendors, with substantial SOX control and audit-support responsibilities. Candidates need at least five years of stock-plan administration experience spanning private and public companies; CEP certification and Carta experience are preferred. This is a US-based remote-capable full-time role, with an optional San Francisco office.
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I use a documented reconciliation calendar, standardized data extracts, control totals, and exception reporting for each transaction cycle. I investigate differences promptly with the appropriate Payroll, Finance, HRIS, or vendor partners, document resolution, and retain evidence to support audit requirements.
I maintain accurate participant work-location and mobility histories, assess the effect of moves on withholding and reporting requirements, and coordinate with Payroll, Tax, HR, and external advisors as needed. Clear records, defined handoffs, and timely review of mobility events are essential to managing cross-border equity obligations.
I would use plain language to explain the grant date, vesting dates, number of units scheduled to vest, and the difference between vesting and settlement. I would also clarify that taxes may be withheld at settlement and direct the employee to approved plan resources without providing individualized tax advice.
I map key processes to controls, ensure approvals and supporting documentation are complete, perform control activities on schedule, and maintain evidence that is easy for auditors to review. When issues arise, I assess root cause, implement remediation, and monitor the change for sustained compliance.
I would first identify recurring manual reconciliations, data-quality exceptions, and employee inquiry themes. I would then prioritize an improvement with measurable risk or time savings, such as automated data validation between HRIS, payroll, and the equity platform, while building clear ownership, testing, and control documentation.
Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games.
Discord is where hundreds of millions of people come together around games, communities, and shared interests. Behind the scenes, our Stock Administration team makes sure every equity award — from a new hire’s first grant to a multi-year vesting RSU release — is handled accurately, compliantly, and with care.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Stock Plan Administrator to join our team supporting the day-to-day administration of Discord’s global equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, and special projects. On any given day, you might be supporting the administration of equity grants, walking an employee through their vesting schedule, or partnering with our auditors to test a SOX control. You will partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and HR teams to answer employee inquiries, educate employees on equity programs, improve processes, implement controls, and provide reporting as needed. You will also work directly with external auditors and third-party vendors. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Stock Administration.
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage the daily administration of Discord’s global equity plans — from participant eligibility and enrollment through award processing, exercises, settlements, tax withholding, mobility reporting, expirations, cancellations, repurchases, and terminations.
- Process, validate, and reconcile equity transactions across equity administration platforms, payroll, and the general ledger, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, Tax, and Finance to administer Discord’s global equity programs and support ongoing processes that ensure accurate record-keeping, withholding, reporting, and reconciliation across all equity data.
- Maintain complete and reliable participant mobility data by tracking work locations and mobility history, and reconciling records across payroll and HRIS systems.
- Provide a high level of service to employees, management, and stakeholders on equity plan questions; design and deliver educational sessions and communications about Discord’s equity programs.
- Manage the quarterly calendar of stock administration activities and prepare year-end tax information for IRC 6039 reporting.
- Ensure SOX compliance across all aspects of the equity plan — including documentation, testing, and audit support — and ensure all equity compensation is administered per plan terms and conditions.
What you should have:
- 5+ years in stock plan administration, with experience at both a private and public company.
- Experience with global equity plans and managing an equity administration system.
- A passion for equity and helping employees understand their equity compensation.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Bonus points:
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
- Experience with Carta.
This position is US-based and can be remote but if you live in the Bay Area, you’re welcome to work from our beautiful SF office.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000 to $148,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Why Discord?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We’re a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
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