Stock Admin Manager

Summary

Join Natera as a Stock Administration Manager and oversee the administration, communication, and compliance of employee equity incentive and stock purchase programs. Partner with Legal, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure compliance with regulations. Develop reporting processes, employee communication programs, and grant tracking mechanisms. Manage relationships with external equity administrators and brokers. The role requires expertise in equity compensation plan administration, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with US and foreign tax issues related to equity compensation. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years in Stock Plan Administration or Compensation for publicly traded company (2-5B+ market capitalization)
• Highly proficient with Excel
• In depth knowledge and experience with all facets of a major third-party equity administration software (E*TRADE 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 the releases of NQs/ISOs/RSUs/ESPP and other
• 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/E*TRADE
• 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 E*TRADE 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
• Conduct monthly/quarterly Black-Scholes Valuation
• 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 On a quarterly basis, prepare CEO/CFO Equity Compensation Report for Natera’s Compensation Committee
• Update monthly and quarterly stock compensation expense results and forecasts
• 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
• Prepare and file Section 16 form filings Assist Legal with creation/audit of new grant agreements
• 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

• 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!