JOB BOARD: Stock Programs Supervisor - Ariba, Pittsburgh, PA

Title:  Stock Programs Supervisor
Department: Human Resources
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description Overview
Ariba is the recognized leader in spend management because it is our exclusive focus. With global operations in 21 countries, we incorporate over 400 full-time sourcing experts and 700 spend management experts into one of the largest sourcing organizations in the world. Our experience managing spend for a variety of organizations has enabled us to resolve our clients' typical obstacles to success, particularly lack of resources or difficulty obtaining executive buy-in. As a result, we enrich over $60 billion in spend annually and help companies achieve measurable, sustainable benefits, quarter after quarter.

The Global Stock Programs Supervisor position at Ariba requires a energetic, self motivated, self starter who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results. The individual will have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented and possesses the capability to excel in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
•    Manage all aspects of the Company's domestic and international stock incentive plans (including stock options, restricted stock awards and units and ESPP)
•    Support international locations to identify and resolve issues regarding tax, legal and financial reporting compliance related to equity.
•    Partner closely with the Legal, Tax, Finance, Internal Audit, Payroll and Human Resource functions on various equity issues
•    Maintain and update Sarbanes Oxley documentation. Make the necessary updates to narratives, controls and testing to ensure stock administration department is compliant

•    Execute SEC filing requirements for Section 16 officers
•    Partner with Legal to create and distribute stock plan related communications.
•    Maintain insider-trading list.  Work with outside vendors to regulate insider-trading activity during company wide blackout periods
•    Have an understanding of FAS123R and understand how actions by Stock Administration directly impact the related equity expense calculated by the Accounting team
•    Participate in the Proxy preparation process and other ad hoc SEC filings
•    Maintain vendor relationships with equity service providers and third party vendors
•    Supervise and review work performed by Stock Administrator
Preferred Qualifications
•    Two years of experience with restricted stock awards and units
•    Prior experience with international equity plans and knowledge of international tax laws
•    Certified Equity Professional (CEP)
•    Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
•    Strong initiative and desire to work in a team-oriented environment
•    Self-starter with excellent time and project management skills
•    Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities
•    Ability to drive process based improvements
•    Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel
•    Diligent and dedicated

Basic Minimum Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree
•    At least 4 years of relevant stock administration experience




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