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NateraAssociate Director, Tax
Natera, which provides cell-free DNA testing for oncology, women's health and organ health, is recruiting for an Associate Director position in Tax. The director makes sure…
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Natera, which provides cell-free DNA testing for oncology, women's health and organ health, is recruiting for an Associate Director position in Tax. The director makes sure federal, state and international filings are prepared accurately and submitted on time, and that compliance holds up through controls, systems and steady reviews. The position reports to the Corporate Controller. The portfolio spans income tax, business tax, sales and use tax, withholding, VAT, GST,…
Job Description
Natera, which provides cell-free DNA testing for oncology, women's health and organ health, is recruiting for an Associate Director position in Tax. The director makes sure federal, state and international filings are prepared accurately and submitted on time, and that compliance holds up through controls, systems and steady reviews. The position reports to the Corporate Controller.
The portfolio spans income tax, business tax, sales and use tax, withholding, VAT, GST, HST and property tax, plus the preparation and review of company returns. The director would handle IRS income tax examinations, draft tax-related journal entries and reconciliations, and assemble the yearly filing calendar with accounting and management input. Other tasks include examining tax projections, monitoring changes in tax law, supporting internal reviews and the external control audits run by the largest accounting firms, and coordinating an outside consultant engaged for compliance work. The director also looks for process improvements and tax planning opportunities at every level.
Applicants should have seven-plus years serving as a tax manager at a public accounting firm, broad knowledge of individual and corporate tax, and working knowledge of federal, state and local filing rules in the U.S.. Experience with international withholding and VAT is valued, and a current CPA license is preferred. The work is generally done in an office, and some hours may fall outside the usual schedule.
Responsibilities
- Handle federal, state and local income and business tax filings, and make sure every tax form is submitted on time
- Coordinate international tax compliance along with sales and use tax returns across multiple states
- Prepare or coordinate other statutory and regulatory filings
- Own tax accounts and reconciliations, and book adjusting entries
- Create the filing calendar and gather inputs from accounting and leadership
- Manage IRS income tax examinations, including written responses and supporting schedules
- Review returns and quarterly and annual tax estimates
- Track legislative developments and explain their impact to leadership
- Take part in internal audits and the Big 4 external reviews of controls
- Advise from time to time on employee tax questions, such as equity holdings
Requirements
- Seven-plus years as a tax manager at a public accounting firm
- Deep knowledge of individual and corporate tax
- Grasp of the reporting duties at U.S. federal, state and local levels
- Solid grasp of corporate tax rules and procedures
- Experience running a range of tax operations and improving them
- Working fluency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Google Workspace
Qualifications
- Current CPA license, preferred
- Knowledge of international withholding and VAT
Core Skills
Benefits
- Yearly performance bonus
- Long-term equity grants
- Medical, dental and vision insurance plus life and disability coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off that is generous, plus company holidays
- Free testing for staff and immediate family, plus fertility and baby bonding support
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Where is the job located?
The posting does not name a city. It says the duties are generally performed in an office setting.
What is the salary range?
Base pay is listed at USD 143,600 to 179,000, with bonus and equity described as part of total rewards.
What experience is required?
Seven-plus years working as a tax manager at an accounting firm, with a current CPA license preferred.
Who does the role report to?
The role reports to the Corporate Controller.
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