Senior Manager, Executive Compensation and Equity Administration

<h1>Compensation Range</h1><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$160,000 - $190,000 / Year depending on geographic location, experience, and qualifications</span></p> <br><h1>Position Overview:</h1><br><br><div><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #880056;">We welcome applicants nationwide. Work 100% remotely or choose a hybrid schedule if you are local.</span></strong></div><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Senior Manager, Executive Compensation & Equity Administration is responsible for the analysis and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary structures, short-term incentives (STI), long-term incentives (LTI), and equity grants. This role also administers the company’s stock plans, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, proxy disclosures, and alignment with shareholder interests. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in equity compensation structures, compliance, and stakeholder management while supporting corporate goals and governance policies.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You’ll thrive in this position if you are:</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>Detail-Oriented:</strong></em> You possess a strong ability to manage complex compensation structures with accuracy and compliance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>Analytical:</strong></em> You excel at financial modeling, market research, and benchmarking to inform executive compensation strategies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>A Relationship Builder:</strong></em> You develop strong relationships with internal teams, executives, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.</span></li></ul> <br><h1>Here’s more of what you’ll get to do:</h1><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Broad-Based Compensation</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with HR and business leaders to provide strategic compensation consultation on hiring offers, promotions, organizational changes, retention strategies, and pay decisions. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct market pricing analyses, benchmarking, and internal equity reviews to ensure compensation programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support the development and maintenance of salary structures, compensation frameworks, and job architecture methodologies. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Analyze compensation data and market trends to provide insights and recommendations to leadership. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, policies, and practices that support attraction, retention, and employee engagement. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including pay transparency and pay equity requirements. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support compensation-related audits, reporting, and documentation efforts.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Executive Compensation</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Total Rewards leadership, Finance, and Legal to support the design, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary, short-term incentives (STI), long-term incentives (LTI), and executive perquisites. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare analyses, models, and materials for executive leadership and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement/CD&A preparation and related SEC filings. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and maintain pay-for-performance analyses and executive compensation benchmarking. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor market trends, governance practices, and regulatory developments related to executive compensation and shareholder engagement.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Equity & Stock Plan Administration</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oversee the day-to-day administration of the company’s equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSAs, PSAs, and related transactions. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage the equity grant process, including approvals, vesting, exercises, releases, and terminations. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Serve as the primary liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Accounting, and external stock plan administrators/brokerage providers. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure accurate grant tracking, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with SEC, IRS, tax, and accounting requirements. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Payroll and Finance to support equity-related taxation, withholding, and financial reporting activities. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage employee communications, education, and support related to equity compensation programs. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identify opportunities to improve equity administration processes, controls, and employee experience.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and Accounting teams to align compensation programs with organizational goals and business strategy. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build strong relationships with business leaders and provide consultative support on compensation-related matters. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead or participate in compensation and Total Rewards projects, process improvements, and system enhancements. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and executive compensation information.</span></li></ul> <br><h1>What we require:</h1><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CCP, CEP, or related certification preferred. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including executive compensation and equity administration experience within a publicly traded company. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of executive compensation practices, proxy disclosure requirements, SEC regulations, and corporate governance principles. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting Compensation Committee materials and executive compensation analyses preferred. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of equity compensation administration, including tax and accounting implications.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Technical & Professional Skills</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable recommendations. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with equity administration platforms (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, Computershare, E*TRADE) and HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP, or SuccessFactors. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities preferred. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence decision-making. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information.</span></li></ul> <br><h1>What we offer:</h1><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eligible for annual bonus</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vacation and sick time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Medical, Dental & Vision</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">401K with company match</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tuition Reimbursement</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">25%-35% discount when dining as a guest</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #880056;">We welcome applicants nationwide. Work 100% remotely or choose a hybrid schedule if you are local.</span></strong></span></p> <br><h1>About the Company:</h1><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;">Named to <em>FORTUNE</em> Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.<br><br>We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.<br><br>#SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to ats@thecheesecakefactory.com</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>

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