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ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION

We’re EA-the world’s largest video game publisher. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles-Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield, and Star Wars, to name but a [...]]]> REQ. #: 57990
Job Title: Senior Stock Administrator
Department: Legal
Location: California - Redwood City

Submit your Application at: https://jobs.ea.com/search/view.do?id=a0z500000014rYbAAI

ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION

We’re EA-the world’s largest video game publisher. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles-Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield, and Star Wars, to name but a few. But maybe you don’t know how we’re committed to creating games for every platform-from social to mobile to console-to give our consumers that Anytime, Anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those leading their fields, and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

Role Overview
Electronic Arts Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Stock Administrator to work with an exciting equity team to administer our worldwide company stock plans and to liaise with our employees, transfer agent and internal groups, such as Human Resources, Accounting, Global Audit and Tax.
Responsible for the administration of Equity Incentive Plans for U.S. and International participants in over 30 countries worldwide which includes:
- Process monthly stock option and RSU grants
- Process stock option exercises
- Process semi-annual stock purchases
- Section 16 SEC Compliance/Reporting (process forms 3, 4 and 5)
- Provide reports regularly and as requested to internal and external auditors, tax, payroll, finance/accounting, HR and other business partners
- Prepare annual reports for UK filings and other regular international finance reporting requirements.
- Maintain integrity of data in Equity Edge Database
- Employee Communication and Education including presentations, addressing employee inquiries, creating training/educational materials and maintaining the internal Stock Administration Portal
- Work closely with brokers and vendors to ensure quality stock plan services.
- Manage data internally, including inbound and outbound feeds to vendor systems and internal employee self-service tools (i.e. online grant acceptance and ESPP enrollment tools).
- Cross Train with other team members in all aspects of daily stock administration including Monthly RSU Releases, Global Mobility Tracking, YTD tax imports, ESPP disposition updates, financial reporting.

Whats does EA look for?

- 4+ years comprehensive experience in equity incentive plan administration with U.S. and international participants.
- BA / BS in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred
- CEP Certification preferred or in the process of completion.
- Demonstrated proficiency in day-to-day administration of Equity Incentive Stock plans and Employee Stock Purchase plans. Includes processing option exercises, grant preparation, interface with captive brokers, payroll and finance.
- Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills and the ability to multi task.
- Demonstrated research, troubleshooting, analytical and problem solving skills
- Capacity to be a flexible & collaborative team member, while staying focused to deliver results.
- Capacity to learn new skills and knowledge on an independent level to enhance personal development
- Ability to communicate with employees of all levels (including executive management and Board of Directors) and explain stock option, RSU and ESPP information.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience working with Equity Edge.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Mail Merge skills.

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Responsibilities

(2) Senior Equity Consultant

(3) Junior Accountant / Payroll Specialist

(1)        Position Title:  Manager, Equity Plans for Outsourcing Teams

The person must have superior knowledge of all aspects of the laws and regulations of Equity Compensation for a global company. This includes Equity Compensation [...]]]> (1) Manager, Equity Plans for Outsourcing Teams

(2) Senior Equity Consultant

(3) Junior Accountant / Payroll Specialist

(1)        Position Title:  Manager, Equity Plans for Outsourcing Teams

The person must have superior knowledge of all aspects of the laws and regulations of Equity
Compensation for a global company. This includes Equity Compensation securities laws, tax laws, the
financial reporting requirements for equity and related accounts, and advanced knowledge of the
accounting regulations in order to properly manage and perform the basic and advanced responsibilities
surrounding a company’s equity plans.

The person must have experience in each of these functions within Stock Plan Administration and
Management.

WE WILL TRAIN! We will consider candidates who have knowledge but may not have full experience in
all areas. We are open to training the right candidate.

The Equity Plans Manager position must have knowledge and experience in the following:

• Public and private company stock plans management
• Administration on the complete cycle for five types of equity awards administration: Options, RSAs, RSUs, SARs, PSAwards/Units
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans administration and management ASC 718 fair valuation process: analysis for public and private companies, determination of factors, assumptions, report expense allocation, reconciliations, knowledge of quirks in software that require off-line activity
• Manage global considerations and mobility participants’ worldwide tracking
• Set up and maintain best practices and latest technology
• Maintain a Capitalization Table (for private company)
• Reconciliations for common stock, treasury, reserves, equity and related g/l accounts
• Transfer agent, brokerage, and service provider liaison
• Employee communications and presentations
• Knowledge of two or more software applications (EASi, Equity Edge, CapMx, Equity Focus, Transcentive)

Job requirements for Equity Plans Manager:

• 8+ years experience in corporate stock plan administration and management
• Must be organized and efficient
• Enjoys multi-tasking
• Calm personality
• Communication skills with all levels of corporate management and Directors
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation required or in progress
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; Access and PPT experience preferred

Qualified candidates please specify the position to which you are applying and email your resumé to:TeresaL@Equity-Strategies.com.

(2)        Position Title:  Senior Equity Consultant

The person must have superior knowledge of all aspects of the laws and regulations of Equity
Compensation for a global company. This includes Equity Compensation securities laws, tax laws, the
financial reporting requirements for equity and related accounts, and advanced knowledge of the new
accounting regulations in order to properly manage and perform the basic and advanced responsibilities
surrounding our company’s equity plans.

WE WILL TRAIN! An opportunity for the right candidate to move to another level of your career. We will
consider candidates who have knowledge but may not have full experience in all areas.

The Sr. Equity Consultant responsibilities include the full scope of Sr. Equity Plans Manager and not
limited to (see Equity Plans Mgr position):

• Public and private company stock plans administration and management
• Knowledge of two or more software applications (EASi, Equity Edge, CapMx, Equity Focus, Transcentive)

The Sr. Equity Consultant position must have experience in equity comp projects:

• IPO transition
• Pre-IPO and private company administration
• Financial analysis for equity compensation - overhang, ratios, expense forecasting
• External reporting: 10-Q, 10-K, financial footnotes, Proxy Statement
• Activity for mergers / acquisitions / liquidations
• Stock database conversions
• Stock splits and recapitalizations
• Reconciliations
• Analysis of equity data for 409A issues
• Write or edit the Sarbanes-Oxley documentation for the Equity Plans corporate function
• Transition from one vendor/agent to another: Transfer Agent, Stock Broker, Out-Sourcing Vendor, Escrow Agent, Legal Counsel
• Perform project work and equity consulting tasks anticipating the needs of the client’s executive team, management team and the employee base

Job requirements for Sr. Equity Consultant:

• 8+ years experience in corporate stock plan administration and management
• Management experience
• Consulting experience
• Finance or accounting background, education, or experience is preferred
• Take-charge person that can handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities
• Must be organized and efficient
• Enjoys multi-tasking
• Writing skills for citing regulations and writing narratives for work processes
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation required
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Excel and Word

Qualified candidates please specify the position to which you are applying and email your resumé to:TeresaL@Equity-Strategies.com.

(3)        Position Title:  Junior Accountant / Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a recent graduate with a major in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration or a corporate professional with one+ years in accounting or payroll.

We will train the right candidates for a new career in Stock Plan Administration.

The candidate must have general knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Accounting / bookkeeping
• Payroll
• A corporation and its business operations
• Knowledge of employee benefits
• Stock options
• The Stock Market /exchanges / stock brokers

Skills and qualifications required:

• Loves to work with numbers
• Can analyze data
• Do reconciliations
• Willing to work hard to learn a new field
• Experience in a database application or related software
• Must be organized and efficient
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must know Excel, Word proficiently

Qualified candidates please specify the position to which you are applying and email your resumé to: TeresaL@Equity-Strategies.com.

PwC will share the results of their 2011 Global Equity Survey which is one of the most comprehensive studies available on the design and administration of equity incentive compensation. The presentation will discuss changes to grant practices, prevalence [...]]]> Meeting Topic: 2011 GLOBAL EQUITY INCENTIVES SURVEY RESULTS

Julie graduated from law school in 1990 from the University of Montreal. She also received a L.LM. (international business law) in 1992 from Kings College, London and a L.LM. (tax law) in 1998 from Villanova University.

We are pleased to announce the results of our officer elections for the June 2011 - May 2012 election term.

The newly elected SF NASPP Board is:

Joseph Thatcher - President

Donna Spinola - Vice President

Barbara Klementz - Secretary

Christine Zwerling - Treasurer

Ingrid Freire - Program Committee Director

Paz Dizon - Program Committee Director

Lauren Downes - Program Committee Director

Wendy Jennings - Director

Sara Spengler - Director

Jeff Graham - Director

We would like to congratulate the newly elected board members, and a special thanks to all of our members who ran for office and/or participated in the voting process.  We appreciate your participation and support of our chapter.

Best regards,

San Francisco Chapter of NASPP

Corporate governance responsibilities include: communicating with [...]]]> Robert Half Legal is urgently seeking an experienced corporate paralegal/equity manager for its successful Silicon Valley software client. The paralegal directly supports the company’s finance department and attends to corporate governance matters as well as manages equity administration nationally and globally.

Corporate governance responsibilities include:
communicating with the Board of Directors, investors, financial advisors and equity employees; preparing Board communications and minutes books; and managing ad hoc, time-sensitive projects.

Equity administration responsibilities include:
drafting analytical memoranda concerning domestic and international equity plans, Rules 409A and 701 relating to stock options, and securities compliance; preserving integrity and confidentiality of the equity data; and interacting with senior executives, outside counsel, human resources and employees on matters relating to equity.

The qualifications for the corporate paralegal position are the following:
Minimum 6 years experience as a corporate paralegal or equity manager;
In-depth knowledge of private company equity administration at both the domestic and international level;
Bachelor’s degree;
Tenure at law firms and/or companies with solid workflow and challenging assignments;
Acute attention to detail, ability to work independently (minimum oversight) and comfortable collaborating with a team;
Available to work nights and weekends on urgent projects; and
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Our client offers a dynamic workplace with unmatched perks. Compensation is very competitive: salary $100K+, possibility of bonus, comprehensive benefits, and equity participation!

To apply, please contact Jon Lucchese at (510) 271-0910 and jon.lucchese@roberthalflegal.com.Jon Lucchese, Esq. | Recruiting Manager - Northern California
Permanent Division (Attorneys, Paralegals and other Legal Professionals)

Robert Half Legal
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1100
Oakland, California 94612
Tel: (510) 271-0910
Fax: (510) 839-1705
Cell: (925) 389-7981