JOB BOARD: Stock Plan Administrator - Chicago IL - 8 Oct 2009

Job DetailsJob Description

Job Summary
 

This position is directly responsible for the overall administration,
maintenance, and record keeping of United's equity compensation plans
to ensure stock information is accurate, and up to date for legal,
payroll, and financial reporting. Successful candidate must have proven
experience in defining, documenting, implementing, and managing cross
functional processes, with a strong attention to detail.
 
Responsibilities:

• Administers
  the company's employee equity compensation plans, including preparing
  materials for new hire and existing employees, vesting events, and
  termination/cancellation processing


• Coordinates with accounting, payroll and tax for reports preparation, audits and reconciliation reports preparation


• Coordinates
  with third party administrator (TPA) to develop and disseminate  plan
  statement to participants, and provides equity information for the
  proxy statement and annual reporting


• Partners with HR,
  Finance, Information Systems and other internal and external customers
  as needed to ensure that the equity compensation program runs smoothly
  and all mandated deadlines are met


• Ensures legal compliance of the stock option plan according to SEC, IRS, and other country regulatory agencies' requirements


• Monitors the share count registered under Form S-8 registration statement with the SEC


• Prepares
  and files changes in beneficial ownership of UAL securities for Section
  16 officers with the SEC, including Form 3s and Form 4s and notices of
  intent to sell securities on Form 144s


• Prepares and files the Company's Form 8-Ks with the Securities and Exchange Commission 


• Assists
  in the preparation and dissemination of the Company's Form 10-Q and
  10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission


• Maintains equity ownership list for Section 16 officers


• Liaisons with internal stockholders on compliance with IRS tax withholding and other requirements


• Provides data files to TPA to ensure accurate and up-to-date systems records for legal, payroll, and financial reporting


• Maintains the insider trading list and 10b5-1 Plans and communicates to participants as needed


• Monitors equity compensation-related regulations and practices


• Proactively
  monitors and makes recommendations based on knowledge of industry
  standards, competitive landscape, benchmarking data and service
  methodologies and models to maintain legal, cost effective and
  competitive practices


• Manages corporate relationship with
  transfer agent and third party stock plan administrator to ensure legal
  compliance, and customer service


• Ensures a thorough and
  effective communications program for eligible new hires and existing
  employees and ensures accurate and up to date communications


• Handles
  employee equity questions, administration requests, and resolution of
  issues to ensure accurate, legal, and timely closure


• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the legal environment pertaining to stock plans and ensures legal compliance

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Finance, or Human Resources


• Certified Equity Compensation Professional designation (level 1, 2 and/or 3 preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in stock administration or related field


• Solid knowledge of equity regulations and requirements


• Global experience and regulatory knowledge preferred  


• Knowledge
  of different types of equity compensation structures, including legal,
  tax, and accounting aspects (e.g., FAS123R, Rule 409A etc.)


• Working knowledge of related legal requirements (e.g., Form 4).


• Financial analysis, statistical analysis and worksheet modeling are preferred 

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation


• Ability
  to work effectively and gain confidence with Senior Management,  Legal,
  Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources and external consultants


• Strong project management skills  

United
offers growth opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package
including travel privileges to you and your eligible family members.
 
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