Associate Director, Tax

The role

The Associate Director, Tax will manage and facilitate the preparation and filing of state, federal, and international tax and compliance filings. This person will create tax plans, forecasts, and work with accounting and leadership teams to identify process improvements and tax savings.

What you will do

• 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
• Plan for and develop overall tax returns and business tax and compliance filings calendar
• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a tax manager in public accounting
• 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, and gSuite (GMail, Sheets, Hangouts)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in written and spoken English
• Ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material

Nice to have

• current CPA license preferred

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus
• Long-term equity awards
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Company holidays
• Life and disability plans
• Free testing for employees and immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral program

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and other professionals.