Equity & Executive Compensation Manager

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO corporate team, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of our global family of brands. Whether working in finance, HR, IT, accounting, marketing, or another corporate function, your expertise will help drive efficiency and innovation across our organization. By joining CECO, you’ll be part of a company committed to protecting the environment and enhancing industrial operations, all while fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment.

The Executive & Equity Compensation Manager is responsible for administering CECO's equity compensation programs enterprise-wide while providing high-touch service to executives on their awards, ownership, and reporting obligations. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring both operational precision and the judgment to advise senior leaders on complex compensation matters.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on equity and compensation matters, proactively guiding them through the award lifecycle.

• Administer all equity compensation programs (RSUs, PRSUs, ISOs, ESPP) across the enterprise, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

• Manage ESPP administration including enrollment, contribution changes, purchase processing, and participant communications.

• Support preparation of proxy statement compensation disclosures, including CD&A data, Summary Compensation Table, and equity plan information.

• Prepare equity plan reports and analyses, including burn rate, overhang, and utilization metrics to support leadership and Board reporting.

• Support annual equity grant cycles, including modeling, communication, and Board/Committee materials preparation.

• Coordinate with external partners including stock plan administrators, compensation consultants, legal counsel, and auditors.

• Partner with payroll and finance on equity-related tax reporting and compliance, including W-2 reconciliation and ISO information returns.

• Maintain equity plan records and ensure data integrity between HRIS, payroll, and stock plan systems.

• Support M&A integration activities related to equity compensation, including plan conversions and new participant onboarding.

• Develop and maintain process documentation to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness.

 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in equity compensation administration at a publicly traded company, preferably with global or multi-entity exposure.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience providing direct support to executives or senior leaders on compensation and equity matters.

• Hands-on experience administering multiple equity vehicles (RSUs, stock options, ESPP).

• Experience with stock plan administration platforms (e.g., E*TRADE, Fidelity, Shareworks, Carta).

 

Licensing or Certifications:

• Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., CEP, CECP) or willingness to pursue.

 

Travel Requirements:

 

• Minimal travel required (up to 10%), primarily for M&A integration activities or periodic executive and partner meetings.

 

ADA Requirements:

Office Positions, Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The wor