Full-Time

WEBTOON] Stock Plan Admin Associate

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$60k - $80kAnnually

Entry

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
  • Entry-level experience or internship in finance, accounting, HR, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Basic understanding of stock-based compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and ESPPs.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle data accurately.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to help explain equity compensation concepts to employees.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new software tools.
  • Friendly and approachable with a focus on providing excellent support to employees.
  • Ability to handle sensitive employee information with care and maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the administration of the company’s stock-based compensation plans, including tasks related to grants, vesting, exercises, and settlements.
  • Provide basic support to employees with questions or issues related to their equity awards.
  • Communicate with employees to share information about their equity awards and assist them with any questions related to their accounts.
  • Support the team in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including SEC rules, tax laws, and accounting standards.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records of equity grants, exercises, and other stock plan transactions in the company’s equity administration system.
  • Help generate and distribute routine reports on stock plan activities, such as participant holdings and exercise activity, to internal teams and leadership.
  • Assist in coordinating with external vendors, including stock plan administrators and brokerage firms, to support the administration of equity programs.
  • Support efforts to identify opportunities for process improvements within the stock plan administration function.
  • Assist in preparing training materials and helping employees understand the basics of stock plans, including how to exercise options and sell shares.
  • Help with gathering documents and supporting data for internal and external audits related to stock plan records and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in stock plan administration is a plus but not required.

Wattpad connects a global community of 90 million readers and writers through storytelling. It provides a digital platform where users can create, share, and discover stories. Writers can showcase their work, while readers can find new and engaging content. The platform operates on a business model that includes advertising, premium subscriptions, and content monetization. Users can access a free version supported by ads or choose a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and extra features. Wattpad also partners with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Additionally, Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. Wattpad's goal is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product offering.
  • Popularity of webcomics and webnovels expands Wattpad's content and partnership opportunities.
  • Growing interest in diverse content allows Wattpad to promote underrepresented voices.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover, including Aron Levitz's appointment, may lead to leadership instability.
  • Wattpad's ban in Turkey could impact its user base and content creators.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may divert resources from Wattpad's core storytelling platform.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through its storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into films, TV series, and books.
  • Wattpad Books publishes digital stories, supporting diverse voices in traditional publishing.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours