Sr Stock Admin

Natera

1d•$99,000 - $148,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Stock Administrator performs the administration, communication and compliance of Natera’s employee equity incentive and employee stock purchase program (ESPP). Analyzes and communicates matters relating to Natera’s equity plans, grant practices and other relevant policies, processes and procedures to executive staff and internal stakeholders, driving improvements as necessary and appropriate. The Senior Stock Administrator partners with Legal, Finance and Human Resources to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory, internal and external reporting and requirements relating to equity matters, including disclosures and filings required by the SEC. Manages relationships with outside designated brokers. The Senior Stock Administrator is reporting to Stock Admin Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years in Stock Plan Administration or Compensation for a publicly traded company (5B+ market capitalization)
Highly proficient with Excel
In depth knowledge and experience with all facets of a major third-party equity administration software (ETRADE preferred)
Proven analytical capability and organizational skill set
Effective communicator at all levels of the organization
Detail-oriented, friendly team player who has demonstrated capability of accommodating tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience handling US and Foreign tax issues relating to equity compensation and payroll tax
Experience with SOX compliance
Ability to work independently, be proactive, and apply good judgement

Responsibilities

Day-to-day administration of all aspects of the company’s equity compensation plans including processing equity grants, terminations, stock option exercises, RSU releases and ESPPs
Ensure that all forms of equity compensation are administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plan(s) under which they are granted
Maintain equity database integrity and ensure accuracy of employees’ data contained in Equity Edge/ETRADE
Liaise with transfer agent as necessary to maintain updated reporting, ensure timely settlement of trades, and assist in execution of trading instructions and other transfer agent activities
Provide excellent customer service in responding to equity plan participants inquiries regarding ETRADE account information/navigation, the NQs/ISOs/RSUs/ESPP vesting and other frequently asked questions
Maintain compliance with international and US (payroll) tax withholding/reporting requirements, if any
Maintain “checkbook” of Natera’s available equity grant balance
Assist with month-end close calculations around SBC expense, and compilation of data for stock-related sections of 10Qs, 10Ks and proxy statements, as well as any other regulatory filings
Perform various equity account reconciliation
Provide reporting for key SOX controls and maintain supporting documents
Generate recurring reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) and respond on a timely basis to ad hoc data requests from Finance, Legal and Human Resources
Adhere to internal processes and procedures; identify opportunities for, contribute to and/or drive, as appropriate, improvements or other changes to such processes and procedures
Assist Legal with the maintenance of trading blackouts and the related roster(s) of designated Insiders
Assist Finance and Legal with the preparation of the annual proxy statement
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Annual performance incentive bonus
Long-term equity awards
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Additional wellness and work-life 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!