Natera

Associate Director, Technical Accounting – M&A

Natera

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, including preparation of technical accounting memos and position papers for complex transactions.
  • Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and assess impacts on financial statements, processes, and controls.
  • Advise on accounting implications for revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, business combinations, equity transactions, and other non-routine items.
  • Support quarterly and annual close processes by reviewing complex journal entries and disclosures.
  • Partner with external auditors to support audits and reviews, including responding to technical accounting inquiries.
  • Lead accounting due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
  • Prepare and review purchase price accounting, including valuation inputs, opening balance sheets, goodwill, and intangible assets.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Business leaders to assess accounting impacts of business initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred).
  • CPA required.
  • 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred) and industry experience in a technical accounting or reporting role.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (if applicable).
  • Hands-on experience with M&A accounting and purchase accounting.
  • Proven ability to write clear, well-supported technical accounting memos.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families.
  • Fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401k benefits.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Generous employee referral program.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
CPA