Manager, Stock Plan Accounting & Administration

Why This Opportunity?

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in stock compensation accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, or equity administration who wish to apply their expertise in a new role within People Success. You will own the day‑to‑day administration of Realty Income's global equity compensation programs and expand beyond a pure accounting function.

• Support the administration of equity compensation programs throughout the full award lifecycle, including grants, vesting events, distributions, forfeitures, and terminations.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to provide ASC 718 stock‑compensation accounting support, equity reconciliations, audit requests, quarterly reporting, and year‑end activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and processes that support compliance, governance, data integrity, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Legal on equity‑related governance activities, SEC requirements, insider‑trading administration, trading windows, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage employee communication and education related to equity programs and serve as a resource for employees and leaders by explaining equity awards, vesting events, transactions, and program provisions.
• Support the administration and optimization of the company's equity administration platform and related processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting, strengthen controls, improve automation, and elevate the overall participant experience.
• Contribute to special projects involving equity administration, executive compensation, compensation programs, governance initiatives, and process improvement efforts.

• 5+ years of experience in equity administration, equity accounting, stock compensation accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, compensation, or a related field.
• Experience working in a public company environment and supporting equity compensation programs.
• Exposure to ASC 718 stock‑based compensation accounting, equity reconciliations, disclosures, reporting, audit support, or related activities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with data, reporting, and systems.

• Direct experience administering equity compensation programs, including RSAs, RSUs, PSUs, or restricted stock awards.
• Experience supporting executive and director equity programs.
• Familiarity with Equity Edge, Share works, Morgan Stanley at Work, or similar equity administration platforms.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, external audits, public company reporting processes, or SEC‑related activities.
• Exposure to executive compensation or compensation programs.
• CPA, CEP, CCP, or related certification preferred.

Base salary range: $114,974 - $146,249 (offers near the high end may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience). Candidates may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award.

Benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents; a 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match up to 6% of eligible compensation; generous PTO accrual; 12 paid holidays; paid volunteer time; and additional wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle‑specific benefits.

Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact  or call . An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process.