Director of Stock Administration at Crusoe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI, Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience managing equity plan operations, ideally at high-growth companies
Deep technical understanding of stock plan documentation, equity instruments (options, RSUs, performance shares), and all stages of the equity lifecycle
Strong familiarity with U.S. securities law, tax withholding, ASC 718 / IFRS equity accounting, 409A valuation, and global equity complexities
Track record working with third-party equity platform providers (e.g. Carta, Shareworks, E*Shares, etc.)
Experience integrating equity operations with HRIS, payroll, ERP, and other internal systems
Strong process orientation and ability to build scalable, documented, high-quality workflows and controls
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills — able to communicate with finance, legal, HR, and executive teams
Leadership experience: ability to manage, mentor, and scale a team
Highly detail oriented and analytical: able to catch discrepancies, foresee risks, and continuously improve systems
Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex equity concepts to non-technical partners, and confident interacting with senior leadership and board
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Crusoe’s equity compensation programs (e.g. stock options, RSUs, ESPP, performance shares)
Serve as the primary contact with equity plan service providers/administrators (e.g. Carta, Shareworks, etc.), ensuring alignment, quality, and system integrations
Oversee stock plan governance, including drafting and maintaining plan documents, amendments, board/committee approvals, and compliance with securities laws, tax, and accounting rules
Lead quarterly and annual equity and compensation reporting (409A, ASC 718, deferred compensation, tax withholding) in collaboration with accounting and finance
Build and maintain scalable, efficient processes, controls, and standard operating procedures for grant issuance, vesting, exercises, cancellations, terminations, transfers, and forfeitures
Partner with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll) to ensure alignment and integration of equity workflows (onboarding, offboarding, payroll withholding, tax reporting)
Monitor regulatory, tax, and accounting developments related to equity, and drive implementation of necessary changes to processes or policies
Serve as the subject matter expert and internal consultant for equity matters — responding to executive or board inquiries, supporting audits, and advising on compensation strategy as needed
Define and track key metrics (grant turnaround times, error rates, disclosures, participant queries) and build dashboards for leadership visibility

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Equity CompensationStock Plan AdministrationCartaShareworksRSUsStock OptionsESPPPerformance Shares409AASC 718Securities ComplianceTax Withholding

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite role based in San Francisco, CA, requiring the ability to come into the office 5 days per week.

What experience is required for the Director of Stock Administration role?

Candidates need 10+ years of hands-on experience managing equity plan operations at high-growth companies, deep technical understanding of stock plan documentation and equity instruments like options and RSUs, and strong familiarity with U.S. securities laws, tax, and accounting rules.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Crusoe?

Crusoe focuses on accelerating energy and intelligence abundance through sustainable AI technology, driving meaningful innovation, tangible impact, and responsible transformative cloud infrastructure as part of the AI revolution.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will have 10+ years managing equity plans at high-growth companies, expertise across the equity lifecycle including options, RSUs, and compliance with securities laws, tax, and accounting, plus experience with providers like Carta and partnering with HR, legal, and finance teams.

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,082.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Pet-friendly offices

Teladoc

401(k) with a 4% match

Unlimited time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

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Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could threaten Crusoe's market share.

Regulatory scrutiny may arise from Bitcoin mining's environmental concerns.

Rapid expansion into AI infrastructure may lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Crusoe converts wasted energy into computing power, reducing environmental impact.

The company offers scalable solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs.

Crusoe's Digital Flare Mitigation technology utilizes natural gas for eco-friendly Bitcoin mining.

Upsides

Crusoe secured $600M in Series D funding, boosting AI infrastructure expansion.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Crusoe's AI capabilities and market reach.

AI-driven energy optimization can significantly reduce operational costs in data centers.

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