Senior Specialist, Equity & Payroll Administration

Wealthfront is seeking a Senior Specialist, Equity & Payroll Administration to join our Finance & Accounting team and help build scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic, high-growth organization. This role will be assisting with end-to-end equity administration and payroll operations, partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Human Strategy, Legal, and external advisors.Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting, you will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across equity compensation programs and payroll. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and energized by improving processes in a fast-paced environment.Equity Compensation Administration Responsibilities:Administer equity compensation programs including stock options, RSUs, ESPP, and 10b5-1 plansProcess equity transactions such as grants, exercises, vesting, cancellations, expirations, and payroll-related equity eventsMaintain accurate and complete equity records in equity administration systemsSupport compliance with SEC reporting and internal controls related to equity activityCommunicate clearly with employees regarding equity plan mechanics and transactionsPerform regular reconciliations between equity systems, payroll, and general ledgerCoordinate with external equity administrators, auditors, and compensation consultantsAssist with the calculation and reporting of stock-based compensation expense and disclosures under ASC 718Payroll Administration Responsibilities:Responsible for timely and accurate processing of the semi-monthly payroll and uploads to the payroll systemResponsible for maintaining payroll reports, personnel records and processing deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and auditable support, and preparing special reports for senior managementRecord information about new employees, address changes, and other personnel information, such as wage rates, timesheet transfers, etcResponsible for withholding and processing of established organization benefit deductions such as life insurance, health and accident insurance, retirement programs, and savings plans, and maintains such records as are necessary for benefit implementationConsult with appropriate vendors and Human Strategy to resolve employee issuesResearch and resolve payroll-related issues and other payroll tasks, as requestedRequirements:4-6 years of relevant experience in equity administration, payroll or related accounting/finance rolesBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferredStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirementsHands-on experience with payroll systems and equity administration platforms (e.g., Shareworks/Carta/Namely/ADP preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, NetSuite, Bill.com, and Expensify (or similar systems)Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organizationStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindsetHigh ethical standards and commitment to data accuracy and confidentialityAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEnthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business processesCollaborative, customer-centric approach with a strong team orientationEstimated annual salary: $120,000 - $141,700 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!About WealthfrontHere at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money.We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business. By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions. Since then, we've expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long-term wealth, including:• A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features.• A zero-commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions.• Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax-loss harvesting, and direct indexing—which we offer at industry-leading low costs and accessible minimums.Our award-winning produ