Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 92 million registered learners as of Sept. 30, 2021. Coursera partners with over 250 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including Guided Projects, courses, Specializations, certificates, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in many high-demand fields, including data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The roles and responsibilities of the Coursera Finance team include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team works to fuel Coursera’s growth by developing creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges.

As a Sr. Stock Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day administration of our employee equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, ESPP and more. You will partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Accounting, Legal and HR teams to answer employee inquiries, 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 Director of External Reporting. 

Responsibilities:

• Administer aspects of our global equity programs and coordinate with Finance, HR, Tax and Payroll teams, providing accurate and timely information regarding equity transactions
• Prepare and timely file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5) with the SEC.
• Provide regular communication to employees regarding equity programs, resolving questions, issues or concerns to support employee understanding of equity awards and company programs and policies and provide live and recorded presentations to new and existing employees.
• Provide information for financial statement footnote disclosures, reconcile common stock, additional paid in capital, and related employee taxes; prepare monthly and quarterly equity rollforward and monthly stock-based compensation and exercise journal entries and related reporting.
• Ensure SOX compliance and controls on all aspects of the equity plan including documentation, testing and audit support.
• Work with transfer agent for timely DWAC and reconciliation of shares

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years in stock plan administration, with experience at a public company 
• Experience with global equity plans and managing an equity administration system, and strong excel abilities.
• Accounting and stock compensation expense background 
• Experience with international equity management
• Experience with Equity Edge/ETrade (Equity System)
• Experience with ESPP
• Experience with Form filings (Form 3, 4, and 5) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified equity professional preferred
• System implementations and integrations experience preferred 

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Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

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