[Hiring] Associate Director, Tax @Natera

Role Description

Natera is looking for an Associate Director, Tax to manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and filing of our company’s various tax and compliance filings including:

• State and federal income and business tax filings
• International tax compliance
• Multi-state sales and use tax returns

The ideal candidate is a team player who creates and implements tax plans, forecasts, and works with the accounting and leadership teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, tax savings, and potential areas of risk. The Tax and Compliance Manager will ensure compliance with state, federal and international tax law through a series of systems, inquiries and controls that are designed to ensure accurate, timely reporting. They will monitor current and impending changes to tax regulation and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies. This role will be reporting to Corporate Controller.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a tax manager in public accounting
• Current CPA license preferred
• Extensive individual and corporate tax knowledge
• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements
• Familiarity with international taxation in withholding and VAT taxation
• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations
• Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), Outlook, gSuite (GMail, Sheets, Hangouts)

Requirements

• Responsible for federal, state and international tax related accounting and compliance
• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review of company federal and state tax returns
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns
• Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed
• Responsible for tax related accounts and related reconciliations
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal, state and international taxes
• Manage relationship with third party consulting firm for tax compliance initiatives
• Plan for and develop overall tax returns and business tax and compliance filings calendar
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process
• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments
• Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections
• Occasionally be involved with employee level taxation questions
• Engaged in external audits of internal controls by Big 4
• Engaged in any other related adhoc projects, as needed

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus
• Long-term equity awards
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Company Description

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly, being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.