Sr. Manager, Equity Administration

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Manager, Equity Administration, to oversee Sunrun's Equity Programs, ensure operational excellence, compliance, and executive and employee services. and scalability as we continue to grow. This role will partner closely with our Legal, Finance, HR, and Payroll teams.

This role will manage a small team plus our vendor relationships. You will serve as a subject matter expert on all things equity, leveraging best practice knowledge, equity platforms, financial reporting, and employee experience. Deep expertise in equity compensation, processes, and systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure execution of all aspects of the employee long-term incentive plans (Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP), including the complete cycle of grant, vest/lapse, and tax withholding processes.

• Administer equity compliance with plan documents, award agreements, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Section 16 filings).

• Manage the equity platform (Currently utilizing Charles Schwab) and work with the team to ensure that all equity transactions and data are complete, accurate, and properly reconciled.

• Provide exceptional customer service and issue-resolution support to employees and executives regarding their equity inquiries.

• Collaborate on the development and delivery of employee and executive-level educational materials and resources.

• Develop and implement continuous process improvements, including automation projects, for all equity administration and related executive compensation processes.

• Serve as the subject matter expert within our equity systems, ensuring optimal configuration and utilization.

• Support HR colleagues and external auditors in all employee and executive equity matters, including data requests and complex reporting.

• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on quarterly and year-end activities, regulatory filings, internal controls (SOX), and documented procedures.

Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, legal, or a related discipline, or an active Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification is highly preferred.

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing an equity administration team. Demonstrated experience with administering complex executive awards (e.g., PSUs, performance-vesting options) and handling executive transactions.

• Proven experience with company equity ownership and the full cycle of equity transactions in a publicly traded company environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively explain complex and sensitive executive compensation issues to various audiences, including senior leadership.

• Meticulous attention to detail, a passionate approach to diving into the “fine print,” and an interest in continuous learning and acquiring new skills.

• Strong proficiency with Google Suite, Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), and document management/e-signature tools.

• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, or possess the agility and "growth mindset" to rapidly master new AI technologies as they are integrated into Sunrun’s operations.

• You are an easy-going, unpretentious team player with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.