Equity Program Manager (R4944)

United States·San Francisco,San Diego,San Mateomid

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines.

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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Shield AI is seeking an Equity Program Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Technical Accounting Director, this role will be responsible for administering and managing the company’s equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other share-based plans. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with employees regarding equity awards.

Administer global equity compensation plans

Maintain and manage equity tracking systems

Oversee cap table management and ensure data accuracy.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll teams.

Manage equity transactions, including grants, vesting, exercises, and terminations.

Support financial reporting requirements

Prepare and review equity-related disclosures for audits and filings.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity compensation.

Develop and improve processes, controls, and documentation.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

5+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related area.

Strong knowledge of equity compensation regulations and tax implications.

Experience with equity management platforms – Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge

Advanced Excel and data management skills.

High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.

Experience working in a public company or pre-IPO environment.

Familiarity with global equity plans and cross-border compliance.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.