Tax Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Manages overall process of indirect taxes, including sales & use tax, VAT, excise taxes and property taxes to ensure compliance with tax laws. 
• Assists with other tax matters as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates extensive technical skills in a wide range of multistate sales and use tax matters, including the following: FAS 5, audits, tax planning, consulting, compliance, automation, mergers and acquisitions, controversy and audit defense;
• Ability to research and advise, and propose solution on multiple state and federal tax matters;
• Management and oversight of Sales/Use Tax software applications, including implementation, process management for such applications as needed;
• Utilizing digitization tools to reduce hours and optimization;
• Interaction with any state and federal authorities, including formal inquiries with government authorities, etc;
• Partner with Finance and Accounting department to analyze and document tax accounting matters;
• Maintain relevant knowledge of tax laws;
• Support the accurate and timely completion of the Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Tax Provision, and Indirect Tax Returns;
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and preparers on tax strategies and compliance matters;
• Monitor third-party preparers and consultants’ compliance;
• Assist with special projects, including input and advice on day-to-day tax matters;
• Prepare tax payable, provision, account reconciliations and prepare JE for Indirect Tax;
• Engage with GL team for any tax related adjustments and month-end/quarter close;
• Maintaining and development of controls over the indirect tax process for SOX compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required;
• Minimum of 5 years tax compliance experience is required;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California is highly desired;
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience is highly desired.
• Oracle experience
• Strong Excel skills

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage independently and partner with others to obtain results;
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills;
• Proven ability to think strategically and implement a strategic vision;
• ​An attitude of "continuous improvement" and constant desire to improve efficiencies;
• Ability to lead complex projects that require influence and implementation across business groups and functions;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Ability to manage internal and external client expectations;
• Proven success working well under pressure and meeting deadlines;
• Must be a "self-starter" with a problem-solver attitude, ability to multi-tasking.

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 many other 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. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!