Manager, Tax Operations & State Allocation (SALT)

Natera

29d

About The Position

The Manager, Tax Operations & State Allocation is responsible for overseeing multi-state taxable income sourcing and allocation for wages and equity compensation in a publicly traded environment. This role serves as the central tax authority for state-to-state allocation methodologies and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of taxable data to Payroll, Equity Administration, and Finance teams.
The position plays a critical role in operationalizing tax rules, supporting payroll execution, enabling equity tax compliance, and maintaining SOX-compliant controls and documentation.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MST, or JD
• Experience working with: Workday Payroll and/or equity administration platforms, Employee mobility or global payroll structures
• Prior experience supporting Big 4 audits (EY preferred)
• Strong data analysis and reconciliation skills

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain state sourcing and allocation methodologies for: Employee wages, Equity compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, stock options)
• Apply state-specific rules related to residency, work location, reciprocity, and equity income sourcing.
• 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).
• Collaborate with Equity Administration to interpret tax implications of grants, vesting, exercises, and employee mobility.
• Serve as the primary tax contact for payroll-related and equity-related tax questions.
• Act as the “source of truth” for state-allocated tax data used across Payroll, Equity, and Financial Reporting.
• Develop, document, and maintain data flows and reconciliation processes supporting tax allocation.
• Review and validate inputs from HR, Payroll, and Equity systems.
• Design and maintain SOX-compliant controls over state tax allocation and data certification.
• Prepare and execute formal tax sign-offs supporting payroll releases and post-payroll validations.
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., EY), including walkthroughs, evidence requests, and control testing.
• Ensure alignment with ITGC and SDLC expectations where tax logic is system-enabled.
• Partner closely with Payroll, Equity Administration, HR, Finance, and external advisors.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on state sourcing and equity tax matters.
• Support process improvements and scalability as the company grows.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees