This role will support both accounting functions as well as equity administration functions. On the accounting side, this person will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting related to compensation: payroll, benefits, bonuses, SBC, equity, etc.
Equity administration tasks will include processing of all types of stock grants within our equity administration system, equity reporting, partnering with cross-functional teams such as HR, Legal, and Accounting on all matters related to equity, and addressing inquiries from Nerds as well as internal teams.
Projects you may be working on in this position include:
- Onboard a new equity administration system
- Partner across business units to understand compensation-related matters and align on a roadmap to achieve shared goals
- Continued process improvement for Equity and Accounting close
Where you can make an impact:
- Own the end-to-end accounting for areas such as payroll, SBC, bonuses, equity, etc. Partner with cross-functional teams such as Payroll, HR, Compensation, and Legal
- Own the administration of our Equity Administration System, including access and grant upload/maintenance, ensuring completeness and accuracy of awards
- Own equity reporting for compliance purposes that enables the company to file public filings timely
- Drives a best-in-class customer-service process when addressing equity administration questions from Nerds and/or third parties
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of the company's accounting and equity procedures and processes to meet audit standards and improve efficiency
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and internal accounting departments to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes
You are:
- Strong communicator: You are able to present to and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the company and across functional roles.
- Client focused: You understand that your stakeholder successes are your successes. You work to align your goals to theirs and execute accordingly.
- Business focused: You are business focused and able to work collaboratively across teams to drive business outcomes.
- Accountable: You bring sound product judgment and present clear measurable objectives that will lead to achieving business goals.
- Analytical: You can properly evaluate the success or failure of features and use data to guide next steps.
- Technical: You have a solid understanding of GAAP in practice.
- A self-starter/team player: You are excited by a fast-paced environment and the accountability that comes with owning high impact projects.
Your experience:
We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar degree is required.
- 3 to 5 years of professional accounting/finance experience.
- Solid understanding of GAAP in practice.
- Experience in compensation-related accounting (inclusive of equity).
- Experience working with SOX.
- Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Team player who is proactive and comfortable communicating with people at different levels within the organization.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines.
- Customer service-oriented and passionate about effective collaboration. Excellent interpersonal skills, including analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening and written communication, when collaborating both internally and externally.
Where:
- This role will be based in San Francisco, CA or remote (based in the U.S.).
- We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.
What we offer:
Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
- Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Time Off + 13 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off
- New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
- Mental health support through Headspace
- Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
- Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
- Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
- Weekly Virtual Bootcamp, Yoga, and Mindfulness Meditation sessions
- Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend
Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
- Nerd-led group initiatives – Intramural Sports, Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities
- Hackathons, Happy Hours, and team events across all teams and departments
- Company-wide events like Little Nerds Day (aka bring your kids to work day, even if you're remote!) and our annual Charity Auction
Lifestyle (Be your best self - we’ll take care of the details)
- Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward – Donate to your favorite causes with a company match
- Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy
- Anniversary recognition program – choose from different items and experiences
- Commuting stipend
Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people)
- 401K with company match
- Annual Enrichment Stipend for learning and development
- Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
- Access to Rocket Lawyer for online legal support and resources
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, so all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
NerdWallet participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program for all US locations. For more information, please see:
- E-Verify Participation Poster (English+Spanish/Español)
- Right to Work Poster (English) / (Spanish/Español)
Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
The pay range for this role is$80,000—$150,000 USD