Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
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About this role
Lightmatter is seeking a Stock Administrator to strengthen our accounting team and improve the management of equity-related processes. With the growing volume of equity transactions, this role will be responsible for managing secondary transactions, responding to inquiries related to equity from investors and employees, and reconciling exercises, grants, and cancellations. Additionally, they will be responsible for calculating stock-based compensation expenses on a quarterly basis.
The Stock Administrator will collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Legal to align equity policies and procedures and serve as the primary point of contact for employee equity-related questions. This role will also develop policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting audits and equity reporting needs.
Responsibilities
- Administer the company’s equity programs, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity awards.
- Reconcile stock transactions, including grants, exercises, and cancellations, ensuring accuracy in equity records.
- Manage and process secondary transactions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee equity-related questions, providing education and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with IRS, and other regulatory requirements related to stock-based compensation.
- Work closely with finance, legal, and HR teams to align equity policies and procedures.
- Maintain equity data within stock administration platform, Carta
- Prepare equity-related reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support audits and financial reporting by preparing equity-related documentation and reconciliations.
- Calculate and report stock-based compensation expenses on a quarterly basis.
- Support audits and financial reporting by preparing equity-related documentation and reconciliations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. CEP certification preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in stock administration, preferably in a high-growth technology or semiconductor company.
- Hands-on experience with Carta
- Strong understanding of stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) and tax implications.
- Proven ability to analyze complex stock-related issues and develop creative, effective solutions.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, resolving issues that are not always clearly defined.
- Experience with SEC compliance and reporting requirements related to equity compensation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a pre-IPO or publicly traded company.
- Experience managing global equity programs and international compliance.
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.