Stock Plan Administration Manager - Apple, Austin, TX 2010 April 21

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Requisition Number             5091317

Job title:  Stock
Plan Administration Manager

Location:  Austin, TX

Job description:
          

This position will be responsible for managing a dynamic
Apple Stock Plan Operations team in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities will include overseeing and hands-on
interaction of the following:

• Managing a team responsible for daily option exercise
activity, monthly RSU releases (including semi-annual broad, large-scale
focals) and the semi-annual ESPP programs;

• Ensuring compliance with U.S. and International laws and
relevant tax guidelines for global stock plans, including NQ options, ISOs,
RSUs and ESPP;

• Developing and implementing a world-class global mobility
equity tracking solution;

• Managing the quarterly stock-based compensation expense
accounting and reporting in accordance with ASC No. 718 (SFAS123R) and IFRS
reporting requirements outside of the U.S;

• Reviewing and approving general ledger entries and account
reconciliations to ensure financial data is recorded in accordance with
established company policies and GAAP;

• Ensuring documentation is in place for internal and
external audits as well as Sarbanes Oxley testing and compliance;

• Managing the Section 16 reporting requirements while
working closely with internal and outside counsel;

• Maintaining the integrity of data in the stock plan
database, Equity Edge, and coordinating necessary software or systems upgrades;

• Leading the transition to an online, vendor-hosted stock
administration application, Equity Edge Online;

• Reviewing internal HR Web stock-related communications on
a quarterly basis to ensure information is accurate and up-to-data;

• Providing stock-related training and training-related
materials to the HR Helpline and other Apple partners as requested;

• Serving as escalation point for employee issues that cannot
be resolved by others on the team;

• Providing ad-hoc reporting to tax, payroll, finance, human
resources, legal and accounting departments across Apple;

• Managing other related duties and projects as assigned by
Apple Management.

The qualified candidate must have the following skills and
experience:

• BA/BS required

• CEP preferred

• 7-10 years of related experience required

• 3-5 years of people management experience

• Extensive equity and accounting experience in global stock
concepts and practices

• Extensive experience administering the Equity Edge stock
plan system including options, awards and ESPP programs

• Prior experience with M&As

• Highly motivated, with exceptional problem-solving and
decision-making skills;

• Ability to research and handle extremely confidential
information in a professional and discretionary manner

• Excellent communication, math, and analytical skills

• Proven project management skills, with attention to
detail

• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on
delivering accurate and timely information

• Team player, responsive, and eager to step in wherever
needed.