May 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

• Provided analysis and support to managers for special process improvement initiatives pertaining to Restricted Stock Unit releases, Global Mobility, and ESPP.
• Implemented and created processes, identify areas for streamlining and increasing efficiency across the department, maintain and improve procedures.
• Helped develop materials and other employee communications, contribute ideas, and assist with employee education programs.
• Provided guidance to global employees on equity related questions or issues.
• Prepared and processed vesting and release of restricted stock units, including coordinating accurate tax withholding with Accounting.
• Supported the preparation of annual proxy materials.
• Managed participant files and stock option transaction documentation in accordance with the company’s Records Management Policy.
• Worked with Equity accounting to ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the accounting ledgers.

Nov 2017 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Austin, Texas

• Executed a wide-range of stock plan leadership to ensure compliance, documentation, communication, and maintenance of process controls for successful operations. Interact with Payroll, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, and Compensation to ensure all relevant peers are successful in administration of processes impacted by Equity.
• Conducted annual, quarterly, and month-end account audits while collaborating with accounting and finances on all equity activity and close schedules.
• Day-to-day administration of all aspects of Natera’s equity compensation plans including Non-Qualified and Incentive Stock Options. Restricted Stock Units, Performance Grants, and the Employee Stock Purchase program.
• Created, maintained, and analyzed reports to partner with cross-functional teams, such as finance, payroll, and tax departments to ensure compliance on all W-2s, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and for corporate tax deduction purposes.
• Designed and revised processes for SOX compliance relating to all Stock key controls. Created process improvements and established procedures improving efficiencies across peer groups interacting with Stock Admin.
• Improved vendor management of stock plan administrator and other equity plan relationships with attention to detail.
• Maintained database integrity, and improved accuracy of record keeping of employee data and equity data in the stock administration systems.

Sep 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Austin, Texas Area · On-site

• Conducted quarterly and month-end account reconciliations while collaborating with treasury on all award activity and monthly close schedule. Enhanced employee education forming strong partnerships for ongoing communications with vendors and responding to all equity and long-term cash award inquiries.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Recognized for improving tax liability adherence by implementing internal processes for global tax compliance in conjunction with regional payroll groups to standardize and maintain procedures.
• Spearheaded data reporting and audits while managing all internal audit responsibilities and SOX compliance process controls.

Apr 2013 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Austin, Texas Area

• Achieved success as project manager and stock administration lead for frequent RSA/SAR releases in addition to key representative for executive team, Section 16 relations between broker and organization.
• Managed insider population and crafted highly successful, formalized insider manual with accompanying training sessions.
• Drove ongoing professional development and research, reviewing equity material for industry updates and standards.
• Earned distinction for deploying significant strategic planning efforts with various vendors and senior-level leadership.
• Reduced costs and implemented operational process improvements while forging excellent relationships with vendors.

Apr 2008 – Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Austin, Texas Area

• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and customer service, managing vendor relations and auditing all transmitted data.
• Partnered with international payroll groups for tax reporting and to enhance organizational compliance and processing.
• Conducted expense forecast assessment modeling for senior leadership; compiled and presented grant data for board members and subcommittee approval for all quarter and annual stock-based compensation reporting and analysis.
• Increased employee knowledge of equity, supporting human resources personnel with employee education material and training.

Jul 2006 – Apr 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos · Alpharetta, GA

• Utilized equity expertise to proactively manage a base of clients in accordance with FAS123r and SOX compliance.
• Accurately processed ESPP purchases and sales, Option exercises, Restricted Stock releases, SWAPS, reloads, and grant loads.
• Streamlined consistency with clients and vendors for multiple transfer agents and outside brokers aligned to corporate objectives.
• Performed general ledger, monthly and quarterly closes for finance and tax reconciliations.
• Delivered detailed presentations of all audit results, in addition to trend analysis and process improvement recommendations.

Sep 2005 – Jul 2006 · 10 mos · San Antonio, Texas Area

• Performed advanced accounting, financial reporting, and analysis functions for the family of USAA Investment Funds
• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports used by Portfolio Managers to assess and evaluate fund positions
• Collaborated with Portfolio Managers and other team members to produce and review financial information for mutual fund reports

Nov 1998 – Dec 2003 · 5 yrs 1 mo · San Antonio, Texas Area

• Backup to Compliance Officer, researching and resolving formal complaints, trade disputes and inquiries
• Sr. Subject Matter Expert and Supervisor for Stock Plan Services CSRs administrating over 500 ESPP and Options Plans and the execution of trades relating to these accounts
• Created formal responses to SEC and individual client inquiries used by Stock Plan Services as standard format
• Researched and resolved a broad range of operational issues directly relating to equity and option trades
• Created advanced work-flow process for resolution of errors used by all associated departments
• Created weekly MIS reports used by Senior Management to assess overall performance for Stock Plan Services
• Reviewed and monitored weekly coaching performed by Team Leaders
• Maintained monthly balancing and reporting of Error Control Account for department