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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

Qualified candidates not within a commutable distance to one of our listed locations, will be considered for 100% remote.

Schwab Stock Plan Services (SPS) provides a variety of solutions to large, publicly traded companies for the administration of their Equity Compensation plans, including stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase programs. SPS offers solutions for the administration of these plans up to and including full outsourcing capabilities for the recordkeeping and employee services.  Our mission is to provide a world class experience for our clients and to provide the opportunity for the employees of our corporate clients to achieve their financial fitness goals. Stock Plan Services is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager who has a deep understanding of share-based payment concepts.

What you’ll do:

The Financial Reporting Manager will be responsible for providing support services to corporate clients on the application of equity compensation accounting concepts in the Schwab EquiView system. You are a subject matter expertise in both ASC 718 and IFRS 2 and you will deliver training on advanced accounting topics both internally and externally. You will be responsible for identifying system enhancements and development opportunities based on client needs and regulatory changes. Additionally, you will create and maintain whitepapers and all other accounting documentation.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide proactive financial reporting support to corporate clients and make recommendations when appropriate to address reporting challenges

• Lead Sales Demos covering the financial reporting features of Equiview.

• Lead discovery and consultation conversations with corporate clients to determine their needs.

• Play a leading role in the financial reporting conversion efforts for new clients coming on board.

• Be the subject matter expert in domestic and international share-based payment concepts

• Understand overall stock plan record-keeping system architecture and functionality

• Understand the Schwab EquiView financial reporting system from settings configuration to expense and disclosure reporting calculations

• Monitor regulatory changes, drive thought leadership efforts and provide sales support

• Identify development opportunities, gather business requirements, and work with Product Management to implement new financial reporting features

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ work experience in the equity compensation industry with minimum 5 years’ experience working with ASC 718/IFRS2.

• Ability to balance the needs of our clients and implement SPS best practices

• Strong communication skills with an ability to build positive working relationships with both our clients and internal partners

• Self-directed and self-motivated-- able to work independently on a variety of tasks while achieving team-oriented objectives and collaborating with stakeholders where appropriate

• Organized and able to effectively manage own time

• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize competing deadlines

• High attention to detail and the ability to see things through from concept to implementation

• Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues

• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative team environment and provide the best possible outcomes for our clients

• Ability to improve existing processes and create innovate solutions

• Leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively explain data and analysis in a compelling manner to all levels of leadership

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP)

Why work for us?

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

• Paid parental leave and family building benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


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About the Company:
Charles Schwab


The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.

Company Size:
1,000 to 1,499 employees


Industry:
Security and Surveillance


Founded:
1971


Website:


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