Senior Equity Administrator, CoStar Group – Arlington, VA or Richmond, VA

Who isCoStarGroup

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP)is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to createtruly uniqueand valuable offerings to our customers.Wevecontinually refinedtransformedand perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our customers and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliverforour customers our employees and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Role Overview:Senior Equity Administrator

Richmond VA orArlington VA In-office MondayFriday

We are open to providing relocation support for the right candidate.

CoStar Group is seeking aSenior Equity Administratorto serve as thehands-onsubject matter expert responsible for theaccurateadministration complianceandcontinuousimprovement of the companys global equity compensation programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) as well as support for executive equity and proxy disclosure requirements. Provides deep technicalexpertiseand ensuresaccurate compliant and scalable delivery of equity processes across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Global Equity Plan Administration

• Administer global equity programs including RSAs RSUs PSUs and stock options across multiplejurisdictions.

• Manage the full lifecycle of equity awards including grant processing vesting exercises releases and cancellations ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Build strong partnerships with Legal Payroll and Accounting to support efficient and compliant administration of equity plans.

• Coordinate with regional stakeholders to address country-specific requirements including tax securities and payroll considerations.

• Lead end-to-end administration of the ESPP including enrollments offering launches purchase calculations share reconciliations and payroll deductions.

Compliance Governance & Executive Equity

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including IRC Section 423 409A Section 16 Rule 144 and global securities laws.

• Support administration of executive equity transactions including pre-clearance trading windows and coordination with legal counsel.

• Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness across equity programs.

Proxy & Reporting Support

• Partner with Legal Finance and Compensation teams to support equity-related disclosures in the proxy statement (e.g. equity tables CD&A support footnotedata validation).

• Assistin preparation of reports supporting financial disclosures under ASC 718 including grant date fair value and expense tracking.

• Support data validation for SEC filings and other external reporting requirements.

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain andoptimizestock plan administration system (Shareworks) ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Reconcile equity data across HRIS payroll and equity platforms.

• Support system implementations upgrades and integrations.

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a subject matter expert to employees executives HR partners and leaders on equity programs and ESPP participation.

• Develop and deliver clear communications and educational materials to enhance understanding of equity compensation.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency control and employee experience.

• Lead or support special projects including new country rollouts plan amendments or programenhancements.

Scope & Impact

• Recognized as atechnical expertin equity administration particularly in ESPP and global program execution.

• Ownscomplex high-risk processes including executive transactions and proxy data support.

• Operatesindependently with minimal supervision.

• Influences cross-functional stakeholders (Legal Tax Payroll Finance) through deep subject matterexpertise.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Human Resources or related field froman accredited not-for-profit in-person college/university.

• 5 years of experience in equity compensation administration.

• 2 years of experience administering equity compensation programs at alarge corporateorganization.

• Strong knowledge of global equity administration tax and regulatory requirements (including Section 423 409A Section 16 Rule 144).

• Experience supporting proxy disclosures and ASC 718 financial reporting processes.

• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills; high attention to detail and control orientation.

• Experience with stock plan administration platforms (e.g. Fidelity Morgan Stanley/E*TRADEShareworks).

• A track recordof commitment to prior employers.

Preferred Qualifications

• ESPP experience.

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation or progress toward certification.

• Exposure to or interest in AI-enabled HR tools and technologies.

Whats In ItForYou

Ifyou area driven professional looking for a high-growth high-reward career CoStarGroupoffers the ideal part of a best-in-class companywith strong year-over-year growththat invests inyour success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn excel and grow.

When you join CoStar Groupyoullexperience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal trainingandtuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life legal and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirementplanwith matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)

• Access to CoStar Groups Diversity Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate fresh fruit and other healthy snacks

Sponsorship

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to please note that CoStar Groupis not able toprovide visa sponsorship for this position.