[Remote] Director, Stock Administration

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Okta is a company focused on securing identities and building trusted infrastructure for organizations. They are seeking a highly experienced Director of Stock Administration responsible for managing the administration of the company’s equity plans, ensuring accurate processing and compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional partners.ResponsibilitiesManage international compliancePartner with other functional leads (including in Legal, HR, Payroll, Accounting and Finance) to develop processes which ensure the accuracy of all equity data including all aspects of record-keeping, withholding, reporting, reconciliation and auditing. Ensure proper taxation is applied to all equity exercises and releasesEnsure regulatory compliance for Section 16 executive and Board members and assist in the preparation of SEC Form filingsManage the reporting, reviewing, and tracking of 10b5-1 trading plansLead and assist with ad-hoc projectsCreate stock reports as requested; assist with stock-related disclosures and with internal, external auditsConduct various stock analysis, modeling, and testingEnsure that all forms of equity compensation are administered following the terms and conditions of the plan(s) under which they are grantedManage the overall quarterly calendar of various stock administration related activitiesImplement educational sessions, presentations, and communication materials for the global employee base to support understanding of equity programs and policiesProvide a superior level of service, prioritizing and satisfying multiple questions and requests from employees, management, and others supporting employee understanding of stock plan services, enrollment, and transactionsAssist efforts to improve the stock administration function, including improving and introducing additional best practices with controls, automating routine workstreams and paperwork processes to ensure more efficient, accurate, and processing of stock administration matters and reportsLead system improvement and implementation as needed. Assist with mobility and international reporting compliance from an equity perspectiveAssist with the equity program communication and employee educationParticipate in the conversion and assumption of equity awards as required with M&AProcess or support bi-annual ESPP purchases and quarterly RSU releasesParticipate in the preparation of the annual proxy filing, including providing and reviewing equity data included in the documentSkillsMinimum of 9 years of stock administration experienceOutstanding analytical, communication and organizational skillsExcellent business judgement, strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple prioritiesDetail oriented with a high degree of accuracyAbility to inspire action and coordinate simultaneous initiativesIntellectually curious with an aptitude for creative problem-solving and analysisMust be a dependable teammate, ready to collaborate with multiple cross-functional partners (ie. Finance, Legal, HR, and external vendors)Ability to work in fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, efficiently prioritize tasks, and adhere to critical deadlinesAffinity for customer service, demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skillsConfident working with various levels of management and handling highly confidential dataKnowledge of regulatory and compliance matters related to equity programs and taxationAdvanced Excel user (i.e. pivot tables, xlookup, vlookup)Experience with EEOCEP designation preferred or willing to complete within 18 monthsBenefitsEquity (where applicable)BonusHealth, dental and vision insurance401(k)Flexible spending accountPaid leave (including PTO and parental leave)Company OverviewOkta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.okta.com.Company H1B SponsorshipOkta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 17 in 2026, 117 in 2025, 133 in 2024, 108 in 2023, 201 in 2022, 142 in 2021, 120 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.