Full-Time

WEBTOON] Stock Plan Admin Associate

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content monetization

Compensation Overview

$60k - $80k/yr

Entry

Los Angeles, CA, USA

This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will need to work in-office for part of the week.

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.
  • Proficiency in other languages such as Korean or Japanese is a plus.

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. Wattpad operates on a multifaceted 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. Additionally, Wattpad collaborates with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. The goal of Wattpad is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$717.8M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for interactive storytelling benefits Wattpad's Tap product.
  • Transmedia storytelling trend offers expansion opportunities for Wattpad's content adaptation.
  • Growing interest in diverse storytelling aligns with Wattpad's focus, attracting broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover may lead to instability in leadership and strategic direction.
  • Departure of key financial personnel could impact financial planning and stability.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may divert resources from Wattpad's core platform.

What makes Wattpad unique

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

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours

Company News

BetaKit
Nov 8th, 2024
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C21 Media
Nov 8th, 2024
Aron Levitz named co-president of story platform Wattpad, will retain studio oversight

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Nov 8th, 2024
Wattpad Elevates Aron Levitz

Following Wattpad's acquisition by WEBTOON in 2021, Levitz was named president of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, an integrated studio and publishing business that has introduced webcomics and webnovels to new entertainment audiences around the world.

SpaceQ
Aug 6th, 2024
Dan Budlovsky Named As New Chief Financial Officer for Kepler Communications

Budlovsky joins Kepler from Wattpad, a storytelling platform where he was also the CFO nearly seven years.