Own and maintain state sourcing and allocation methodologies for:
Employee wages
Equity compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, stock options)
Ensure accurate allocation of taxable income across states for payroll and equity events.
Populate and certify state-level taxable wage and equity data prior to payroll runs.
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate application of tax data in payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP).
Develop, document, and maintain data flows and reconciliation processes supporting tax allocation.
Act as the “source of truth” for state-allocated tax data used across Payroll, Equity, and Financial Reporting.
Design and maintain SOX-compliant controls over state tax allocation and data certification.
Support internal and external audits (e.g., EY), including walkthroughs, evidence requests, and control testing.
Partner closely with Payroll, Equity Administration, HR, Finance, and external advisors.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
6–10+ years of experience in:
State and local taxation (SALT)
Payroll tax and/or equity compensation taxation
Strong knowledge of multi-state wage sourcing and equity tax rules
Experience in a publicly traded company or Big 4 / large multinational environment
Familiarity with SOX controls and audit requirements
Ability to translate tax rules into operational processes and system requirements.

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!

Manager, Employment Tax – Operations

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