Stock Compensation Accountant
Coursera seeks a Senior Stock Compensation Accountant to manage global equity programs, including grants, exercises, and ESPP, using Fidelity PSW. This role offers competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits in a flexible work environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in transaction processing (option exercises, RSU releases, ESPP purchases and grants) using Fidelity PSW system
- Assist with global equity programs and coordinate with Finance, HR, Tax and Payroll teams
- Provide information for financial statement footnote disclosures, reconcile common stock, additional paid in capital, and related employee taxes; prepare monthly and quarterly equity roll forward
- Prepare Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5) with the SEC
- Ensure SOX compliance and controls on all aspects of the equity plan including documentation, testing and audit support
About the role
About Coursera Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. Today, it is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 205 million registered learners as of March 31, 2026.
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Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, students, and citizens in high-demand fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business, while learners globally turn to Coursera to master the skills they need to advance their careers. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
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Job Overview Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The roles and responsibilities of the Coursera Finance team include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team works to fuel Coursera’s growth by developing creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges.
As a Stock Compensation Accountant, you will assist in the day-to-day administration of our global employee equity programs, including equity grants, option exercises, RSU releases, ESPP and more. You will partner with key stakeholders in our Finance, Accounting, Legal and HR teams to answer employee inquiries, improve processes, implement controls and provide reporting as needed.
You will also work directly with external auditors and third party vendors. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Stock Administration.
S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.
US Pay Zones: US-Z1: Bay Area US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI Keep Learning If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera: AI Applications in Accounting and Finance Introduction to Finance and Accounting Specialization Excel Skills for Business Specialization #LI-JC2 Coursera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
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