Grafana Labs - Head of Global Equity Administration | United States | Remote
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Requirements
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation • Experience implementing ESPPs or public company equity programs • Familiarity with SOX compliance and public-company reporting • Experience partnering with engineering or data teams on systems integrations or automation • Experience working in a globally distributed, remote-first organization
Responsibilities
• Establish and lead the stock administration function, including policies, processes, controls, and systems • Lead the transition from an existing legacy equity platform to a scalable, public-company-ready equity administration system, including vendor selection, data migration, testing, and go-live • Own cap table integrity and equity data accuracy throughout the platform transition and beyond • Design, implement, and manage global equity compensation programs (e.g., stock options, RSUs, public-company, ESPP readiness) • Oversee the full equity lifecycle: grants, vesting, exercises, cancellations, terminations, modifications, and settlements • Partner with Finance and Legal to support public-company readiness, including disclosures, governance, internal controls, and audit requirements • Ensure accurate and timely equity accounting in accordance with ASC 718 and public-company standards • Oversee 409A valuation processes and ensure ongoing compliance • Manage relationships with external vendors, including equity platforms, valuation firms, tax advisors, and external auditors • Partner closely with People, Benefits & Compensation, and Recruiting to ensure equity programs are clearly communicated and well understood • Prepare equity processes and systems to be SOX-ready and scalable for a public-company environment • Leverage automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve data validation, reconciliation, reporting, and operational efficiency • What Makes You a Great Fit: • 10+ years of experience in stock administration, equity compensation, or related roles • Proven experience building and scaling an equity administration function in a high-growth company • Hands-on experience leading a transition from a legacy equity platform to a modern, public-company-ready equity system • Direct experience supporting IPO readiness and/or operating as a public company • Deep knowledge of equity compensation plans, cap table management, and related tax and regulatory requirements • Strong understanding of equity accounting (ASC 718) and internal control frameworks • Experience administering equity programs across multiple countries and jurisdictions • Demonstrated ability or strong mindset toward using AI, automation, and advanced tooling to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight in equity operations • High attention to detail combined with the ability to manage complex projects and timelines • Clear, confident communicator who can explain equity concepts to employees, executives, and the Board • Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, less-structured environment
Benefits
• 100% Remote, Global Culture - As a remote-only company, we bring together talent from around the world, united by a culture of collaboration and shared purpose. • 100% Remote, Global Culture - • Scaling Organization – Tackle meaningful work in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment. • Scaling Organization • Transparent Communication – Expect open decision-making and regular company-wide updates. • Transparent Communication • Innovation-Driven – Autonomy and support to ship great work and try new things. • Innovation-Driven • Open Source Roots – Built on community-driven values that shape how we work. • Open Source Roots • Empowered Teams – High trust, low ego culture that values outcomes over optics. • Career Growth Pathways – Defined opportunities to grow and develop your career. • Career Growth Pathways • Approachable Leadership – Transparent execs who are involved, visible, and human. • Approachable Leadership • Passionate People – Join a team of smart, supportive folks who care deeply about what they do. • Passionate People • In-Person onboarding - We want you to thrive from day 1 with your fellow new ‘Grafanistas’ to learn all about what we do and how we do it. • In-Person onboarding • Balance is Key - We operate a global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum. 3 days of your annual leave entitlement are reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days to allow the team to really disconnect. *We will comply with local legislation where applicable. • Balance is Key
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