We are growing the accounting team and are looking for an experienced Equity Manager to manage end to end equity programs. This person will report to the Payroll Director, working together with team leaders, and collaborating with HR, Finance, and other teams. We are looking for a candidate with the drive to operate in a high-growth environment, with strong experience in equity compensation and payroll. A focus on regulatory compliance and building strong internal controls and activities for equity administration and payroll is critical. This is a great next step if you have 1-2 years experience in equity administration and are looking to take your career to the next level!

Location: Remote with preference given to applicants in NJ, MA, PA, OH, IL, MI

Equity Manager Responsibilities:

• Administer equity plans, performance awards, releases, cancellations, terminations, purchase, and refund events.
• Partner with HR, Legal and Finance on the structure of equity programs and coordination on all aspects of administration.
• Ensure compliance with US securities regulations and tax requirements, including annual equity-related filings.
• Reconcile monthly equity activity, including shares outstanding and share reserves between company records.
• Ensure appropriate tax withholding, accounting, and compliance.
• Assist with the development of internal controls and the automation of equity processes.
• Serve as a resource for participants' questions about all equity awards.
• Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles via iSolved/Greenlink.
• Identify recommendations to scale processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency including the design and implementation of internal controls and maintenance of payroll policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data.
• Oversees the payroll mailbox to serve as a resource for employees and staff's questions related to payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits and other pay related issues.
• Works with Benefits to coordinate leaves of absence under FMLA, Medical or other unpaid leaves.
• Reconciles the 401k plan and payments to vendor.
• Assist with unemployment claims and verifications forms as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related course of study.
• 1+ years in equity compensation administration role, and 4+ years of total work experience.
• Experience with payroll software, public and private accounting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Internal Control experience desired.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent organization, project management and analytical skills.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Must be a self-starter and able to accomplish expected tasks under minimal supervision.
• Must have demonstrated ability to organize and execute assigned projects.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting employee needs.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels.
• Strong ethics and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive data.

AWH offers a comprehensive compensation package for this role that includes base salary, bonus opportunity, and flexible time off. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $75,000 and $110,000.

EEO Statement:

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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