Equity Administration

Outsourced Equity Administration that Scales with your Success.

Equity compensation is one of your most powerful tools for attracting and retaining top talent. But managing it requires meticulous compliance, accurate reporting, and ongoing expertise. Countsy’s outsourced Equity Administration team provides flexible, end-to-end support tailored to your stage of growth so you can maximize the value of your plans without adding headcount.

Why Countsy for Equity Administration?

  • Specialized expertise: Over 90% of Countsy’s Equity team are CEP Certified professionals.

  • Proven experience: Our team averages 12–20 years in the equity space.

  • Trusted partners: Preferred partner with Morgan Stanley, Carta, Qapita, and more.

  • Platform-agnostic: We support all major Equity Administration platforms.

  • Long-term relationships: 95% client retention rate speaks for itself.

With Countsy, you don’t just get a vendor. You gain an extension of your team.

We’re Experts in All the Best Equity Platforms

Scalable Equity Administration Services

Countsy offers the right-sized support you need, whether that’s a few hours a week, a dedicated full-time administrator, or project-based expertise.

Core Services

  • Equity plan and ESPP record maintenance

  • Participant demographic management

  • New grant administration (including vendor grant agreement workflows)

  • Option exercise and restricted stock vesting/release processing

  • Payroll tax withholding support

  • Reporting and reconciliation

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Stock-based compensation/ASC 718 expense disclosures

  • Black-Scholes option pricing model calculations

  • Fair value assumption documentation

  • Expense reporting module implementation and reconciliation

  • Audit-ready reporting and support

Equity Advisory & Projects

  • Equity plan design reviews and optimization

  • Employee and leadership training sessions

  • Stock splits, data audits, and special projects

  • Implementations and full data conversions

Flexible Equity Administration by Design

We know that every equity plan is different, and so are your internal resources. Countsy’s services are modular and scalable, adapting as your needs evolve:

  • Start lean with part-time support

  • Ramp up to full-time administration as you grow

  • Rely on custom advisory projects when unique challenges arise

More Than Equity Administration

Countsy is more than an equity partner. We also provide outsourced Accounting, Finance, and HR solutions so your back office can scale as seamlessly as your equity programs.

Ready to Simplify Equity Administration?

Count on Countsy to manage your Equity Administration with the expertise, flexibility, and reliability that high-growth companies demand.

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