Director, Equity Admin

About the role:

The Director of Equity at Samsara is more than a technical lead—they are a cultural steward. By bridging the gap between complex financial instruments and the human impact on our employees' lives, you will lead a team of high-performers to maintain the most transparent and automated equity ecosystem in the industry.

This remote position is open to candidates residing in the US or Canada, except for Alaska, Austin, California, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the people who run our world: Your efforts result in life-changing impact. While our customers are out in the field keeping the world moving, you are ensuring the people behind those solutions are building long-term, meaningful wealth. You view equity not as a series of transactions, but as a powerful tool for financial empowerment. By delivering transparent, high-trust equity programs, you ensure every "Samsarian" understands and feels the value of their stake in our success. You are here to ensure that as the company grows, our employees’ financial futures grow with it.You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We are looking for a leader to move us beyond traditional administration into the era of Equity Engineering. You will have the autonomy to master your craft by implementing end-to-end automation for global tax, mobility, and compliance. In our hyper-growth environment, you won't just manage a plan; you will build a scalable, AI-driven infrastructure that raises the industry standard for how public companies handle equity.You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus. We are looking for an ambitious leader who is energized by the "Scale Gap"—the challenge of managing thousands of participants with the precision of a small team. You will bring forth creative ideas, ensuring our strategy is supported by a robust, data-driven total rewards engine.You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together, and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber Finance, People and Legal team that values your technical expertise. By providing data-driven insights into our compensation strategy, you will help us win together, providing the transparency and trust that empowers every employee to do their best work.

In this role, you will:

• Own the day-to-day administration of all equity platforms, plans, and awards, including grants, vesting, sales, and ESPP activity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Equity professionals, driving operational excellence and accuracy.
• Build and scale processes, systems, and controls to support a global, publicly traded company, including compliance with SEC, IRS, audit, SOX, and foreign equity requirements.
• Serve as the company’s equity plan expert, providing strategic guidance to Legal, Finance, Accounting, People, and executive leadership.
• Partner with Legal and Accounting to support equity and cap table reporting, including 83(b) elections and SEC disclosures (Forms 3, 4, 5, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements).
• Maintain and optimize equity systems accuracy, including ownership of Schwab Equiview and Computershare platforms.
• Provide equity data, analysis, and insights for compensation strategy discussions, board materials, and committee presentations.
• Own and evolve employee equity education, communications, and tools to drive understanding and engagement across the organization.
• Monitor compliance with U.S. and international regulations regarding income, tax withholding, securities and reporting for stock awards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain scalable processes ensuring equity data accuracy, including record-keeping, reporting, reconciliation, and audits.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing automation opportunities that improve efficiency and scalability across equity operations.
• Lead global education efforts related to equity compensation, including financial wellness initiatives, plan design changes, and understanding of equity value and plan terms.
• Foster a collaborative team environment passionate about professional development, setting world-class standards, and providing Tier 1 support.
• Deliver outstanding service to internal collaborators by addressing inquiries from management, partners, and employees with responsiveness and integrity.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in equity administration, including 5+ years managing and leading teams.
• Deep technical knowledge of equity compensation vehicles (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP) and accounting under ASC 718.
• Extensive experience supporting SEC reporting, IRS requirements, audits, SOX compliance, and foreign equity compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a growth mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Obsesses over customers by providing excellent customer service.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience with Schwab and Computershare platforms.