Manager Shareholder ServicesApply now »Date: Jul 29, 2024Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30308Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.Requisition37710:B4 Manager Shareholder ServicesPlease note, applying for a position outside of your department will require a departmental release.A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.Job Title Manager Shareholder ServicesDepartment Government, Law & AuditLocation(s) GA-Atlanta, 650 WPTPay Band B4 - 13% bonus opportunityWork Conditions Environment: OfficeShift Work: NoOn-Call: NoWeekend Work: NoTravel Required: 0-2 Days per MonthPrimary Purpose:Assists the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary in the recordkeeping of the Company's registered shareholders, and providing excellent customer service to shareholders and employees. Responsible for oversight of Transfer Agent to handle stock transfers and dividends, and acts as dividend disbursing agent for subsidiary companies. Assists in the daily administration of the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan. Responsible for equity grants, option exercises, RSU and PSU earnouts, and cancellations/forfeitures, and reconciles with shares outstanding. Assists with director benefit plans as needed. Works with other departments and teams to deliver excellent results and customer service in all matters. Ensures compliance with governmental and quasi-governmental reporting agencies.Principal Duties: Responsible for the oversight of our transfer agent (Equiniti/EQ) who is responsible for shareholder recordkeeping activities of Norfolk Southern and various subsidiaries. Acts as dividend disbursing agent and transfer agent for subsidiary companies. Fields calls from shareholders regarding registered shares, transfers, and lost/found certificates. Administers the Company’s equity plans for all eligible employees Provides a superior level of customer service to shareholders and equity plan participants Assists with training and education of the LTIP to support employee and participant understanding of equity awards and agreements Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of equity awards and related stock transactions, preparing custom reports to assist with these tasks Monitors SEC Section 16 transactions and files appropriate reports (Forms 3, 4, 5, and 144, as necessary) with the SEC Prepares equity compensation tables of the Proxy Statement Interacts with all levels of executive management, support staff, shareholders, board members, and others, with the strictest confidence, professionalism, and respect. Trains personnel in the use of equity award system and functions as system administrator Responsible for compliance with regulations of Security Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, New York Stock Exchange, State Escheatment Laws and with controls set forth in the Norfolk Southern Compendium of Internal Accounting. Plans, develops procedures, and arranges for mergers, stock splits, redemptions, calls, buybacks, annual meeting of shareholders, special shareholder meetings, and any other stock activity directed by management. Responsible for responding to all shareholder inquiries. Assists the Assistant Corporate Secretary in the coordination and administration of certain Board and Director matters related to payments and benefits. Acts as a backup for subsidiary management.Job Related Experience:Minimum Level: 5-7 yearsEducation:Preferred Level: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred Majors: Business, Finance, AccountingLicenses / Certifications:Required: NonePreferred: CPA, ECA, CPETechnical Skills:
MS Word/Word Processing
MS Excel (Intermediate or higher)
SAP
Spotfire
Skills and Abilities:
Organizational Support
Prioritizing Work Demands
Spreadsheets - Advanced
Written Communications - Advanced
Decision Making
Career Path:Predecessor Jobs: None listedFuture Jobs: Assistant Corporate SecretaryCompany OverviewSince 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.