Equity Manager

Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:

 - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech

 - We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021

 - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023

 - We are USA Today’s Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans

 - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world

 - And we’re just getting started!

We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive. 

A Better Opportunity 

A successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with our employees on issues related to their equity, all tools, processes, and operations related to the company’s equity program and its intersection with current human resources platforms, including but not limited to Workday and Carta. This role will oversee and maintain the day to day operations of the company’s equity program and manage a team of equity analysts and interact with cross functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, People, Payroll and Legal.   

• Manage the daily administration of Better’s global equity incentive plans and serve as the primary point person for equity related tasks, projects, employee inquiries, and oversight of our equity systems. 
• Administer equity plans using the UBS platform, including timely processing of stock option grants and RSUs, exercises, cancellations, and terminations. 
• Administer and execute domestic as well as international equity programs.
• Maintain data integrity by reconciling monthly equity activity, including shares outstanding and share reserves among company records, and third-party vendors. 
• Assist in development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to stock administration, and ensure compliance with internal controls.  
• Create and implement process improvements and support automation initiatives between equity and HR systems.  
• Partner with the People Team to create, maintain, and deliver educational materials and customized resources.  
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as needed and required by the Company, in collaboration with Finance, Payroll, Legal and People teams. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and foreign regulations along with securities laws. 
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, management and collaborators. 

• 4+ years of experience in Stock Administration 
• Finance/Accounting degree or CEP preferred or equivalent work experience is a plus  
• Experience with global equity plans and the associated tax issues 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to thrive in a high growth, collaborative environment 
• Ability to work and think independently, plan and prioritize, as well as strong attention to detail 

Company Benefits 

Our total rewards package consists of base salary, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:

 - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more.

 - Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals.

- Company paid for lunch when working in the office.

- Additional benefit perks & discounts.

Disclaimer  

Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.