Director of Payroll & Equity Accounting

Position Overview: Natera is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Accounting Team as the Director of Payroll & Equity Accounting. This role will be instrumental in managing the company's operations related to accounting, equity administration, and payroll administration processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting and administration. This role is reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Accounting:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and footnotes in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
• Lead on technical accounting and framework for complex PSU (performance-based stock units) and SBC accounting.

Equity Administration:

• Manage and administer the company's equity programs, including stock option grants, restricted stock units (RSUs), and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP).
• Partner with legal and HR teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to equity plan documents.
• Communicate and educate employees on equity-related matters.

Payroll Management:

• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR to manage payroll-related matters, including new hires, terminations, and benefit deductions.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll legislation ( including tax legislation) and make recommendations for process improvements.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to facilitate annual audits and quarterly reviews.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting and finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide guidance and support for professional development and growth within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification is required.
• Proven experience in accounting, equity administration, and payroll management, with a minimum of 8-10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, equity regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Preferred [not required] experience with equity administration software [Etrade] and ERP system [Oracle].
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong personal ethics and Integrity.
• Be able to stay longer hours during GL close or special urgent projects.

#LI-AY1 #LI-REMOTEThe pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $190,000—$250,000 USDThe pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$156,000—$215,000 USDThe pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Austin, TX$156,000—$215,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

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 statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and man