Associate Director/Director, Employment Tax Compliance & Operations

2 hours, 27 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Define and evolve enterprise-wide state sourcing and allocation methodologies for employee wages and equity compensation, including RSUs, ESPPs, and stock options.
  • Interpret complex state tax regulations and translate them into scalable operational frameworks.
  • Establish governance over residency, mobility, reciprocity, and sourcing rules across jurisdictions.
  • Serve as the final decision-maker and escalation point for complex tax allocation issues.
  • Oversee automated calculations, data completeness, and data accuracy.
  • Ensure SOX-related controls are executed timely and accurately and maintain audit-ready processes.
  • Oversee certification and delivery of state-level taxable wage and equity data prior to payroll execution.
  • Ensure accurate integration of tax data within payroll and equity systems, including Workday HRIS, Workday Payroll, and E*trade.
  • Partner with Equity Administration to guide tax treatment of grants, vesting, exercises, and mobility events.
  • Own the end-to-end data lifecycle for state-allocated tax data across systems and reporting functions.
  • Lead the design and optimization of data flows, reconciliation frameworks, and system integrations.
  • Partner with IT and HRIS teams to embed tax logic into systems in alignment with SDLC and ITGC standards.
  • Establish and oversee SOX-compliant control frameworks related to tax allocation and payroll tax processes.
  • Lead tax sign-off processes supporting payroll releases and financial reporting.
  • Serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits, including strategy, walkthroughs, and remediation.
  • Act as a strategic partner to Payroll, Equity Administration, HR, Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
  • Influence cross-functional decision-making related to tax, mobility, and compensation design.
  • Build and deliver training programs to improve tax knowledge across the organization.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team, if applicable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
  • 10–15+ years of progressive experience in payroll tax and/or equity compensation taxation.
  • Deep expertise in multi-state wage sourcing, employee mobility, and equity tax rules.
  • Experience in a publicly traded company, large multinational, or Big 4 environment.
  • Proven experience designing and operating SOX-compliant controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex tax regulations into scalable processes and systems.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • CPA certification preferred.
  • Experience with Workday Payroll and E*trade preferred.
  • Exposure to global payroll or international mobility frameworks preferred.
  • Prior experience managing or leading Big 4 SALT audits preferred.
  • Strong background in data analytics, automation, and systems implementation preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $151,400 to $189,200 USD.
  • Annual performance incentive bonus.
  • Long-term equity awards.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
  • Fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • Commuter benefits and an employee referral program.

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