Product Manager, Financial Reporting / Etrade Financial Corporation, Alpharetta GA location

The Product Manager Financial Reporting will evaluate industry & regulatory reporting requirements impacting company stock benefit plans.  Asses existing product gaps, determine flexibility in supporting various regulation interpretations.  The successful candidate will be able to coordinate requirements gathering with external auditors, equity compensation product management peers and clients to implement state of the art, flexible and highly robust equity compensation reporting capabilities.

The Product Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning and marketing related to Financial Reporting products. This includes assessing and prioritizing customer and market requirements and working closely with Product Delivery to deliver market-leading products.   The product manager must work closely with diverse teams including client management, customer support and training to develop and deliver innovative solutions.

Position responsibilities include:

• Act as an internal subject-matter expert on the equity compensation marketplace, including applicable accounting standards, tax and securities regulations, industry trends and market conditions. Analyze the impact of these factors on E*TRADE Corporate Services business and clientele.

• Interpret regulations and trends through independent analysis and in collaboration with industry leaders (e.g., FASB, accounting firms, and valuation consultants). 

• Develop a detailed product strategy and roadmap to meet company objectives 

• Build business plans for products that include opportunity assessment, positioning strategy, financial analysis, and required tactical plans to support successful adoption 

• Deliver on ongoing product requirements and enhancements with associated prioritization, metrics, and supporting analysis 

• Assess partnership opportunities and establish third party programs 

• Perform competitive and market analysis to ensure E*TRADE Corporate Services keeps a competitive edge within the marketplace

• Become an industry expert and leading voice in the marketplace by giving presentations at user group meetings and industry conferences.

• Partner with Client Management to participate in sales calls, win/loss reporting and competitive analysis.                                                                             

Position Requirements:

Minimum/Required:

• Understanding of Equity Compensation FAS 123(R) accounting, expensing and valuation regulations and requirements, including valuation models, the application of forfeiture rates and best practices is preferred

• Track record of success defining and launching excellent products

• Minimum 5-7 years in a financial services company or in Equity Compensation, Stock Plan Administration, or Benefits field.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to think strategically and have creative problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interact with auditors and Senior Accounting individuals at client companies

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority, and to work effectively with clients, Product Delivery, and Client Management teams 

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word 

• Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting, or equivalent

• CPA preferred

• Experience researching and interpreting regulations

• Experience writing analytical documents (e.g., strategy documents, white papers)

 Location: Alpharetta, GA

Please email resume to: david.quinn@etrade.com