Senior Stock Administrator at GitLab

Administer GitLab's global equity programs by processing restricted stock unit (RSU) and performance stock unit (PSU) share releases, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) activity, and other equity transactions accurately and on time.
Maintain and reconcile equity data in Equity Edge Online and related systems to ensure complete, audit-ready records for all plan participants.
Prepare equity reports, supporting schedules, and documentation for stock-based compensation journal entries and account reconciliations in partnership with Finance and Accounting.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by documenting processes and controls, running required reports, and responding to audit requests with clear, detailed support.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to complete equity testing, address control deficiencies, and implement SOX remediation and process improvements.
Partner with People Operations, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and external advisors to coordinate equity-related activities and support accurate payroll, tax, and accounting outcomes for vesting and purchase events.
Educate and support GitLab team members by answering equity questions and creating clear communications and training on program mechanics and timelines.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc equity reporting and analysis for internal partners and leadership to support planning, forecasting, and compensation decisions.

Experience supporting global equity programs, including restricted stock units (RSUs), performance stock units (PSUs), and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) administration.
Background in public accounting or audit environments with direct exposure to equity compensation testing, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Ability to prepare clear audit documentation and workpapers that substantiate stock-based compensation calculations, assumptions, and supporting detail.
Knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting and equity-related payroll and tax processes, including coordination across US and non-US requirements.
Experience maintaining and reconciling equity records in Equity Edge Online (or similar equity administration platforms) and producing period-end, audit-ready reporting.
Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams (People Operations, Legal, Payroll, Finance, Accounting) and external advisors to deliver accurate outcomes.
Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills, with comfort managing multiple priorities and responding to plan participant and leadership reporting requests.
Demonstrated discretion handling sensitive information, with familiarity with privacy expectations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); transferable experience welcomed.

Senior Stock Administrator