[Remote] Tax Manager at Alpaca

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Brokerage, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a CPA or Master's in Tax being preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant tax experience, including a combination of public accounting and in-house corporate tax, is required. Strong knowledge of U.S. tax law and international tax issues, such as transfer pricing and foreign entity compliance, is essential. A working knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision processes, along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Tax Manager will oversee the company's global tax function, managing and coordinating U.S. federal, state, and foreign income tax filings. Responsibilities include supporting tax planning initiatives, managing transfer pricing policies and documentation, assisting with annual tax provision calculations under U.S. GAAP (ASC 740), and liaising with external advisors and auditors. The role also involves identifying tax-saving opportunities, monitoring tax law developments, supporting M&A due diligence, assisting with Form 8802 applications, and partnering with internal teams to provide tax guidance on various business decisions.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Planning

Transfer Pricing

Federal Tax Law

State Tax Law

International Tax Law

Alpaca

API-first brokerage for stock trading

About Alpaca

Alpaca Securities LLC operates in the stock brokerage industry by providing an API-first brokerage service that allows other businesses to create their own trading applications. This service enables companies to integrate stock trading functionality into their platforms without the need to become brokers themselves, saving them time and resources. Alpaca's API supports seamless trading experiences for users and includes features like Local Currency Trading, which allows international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Additionally, Alpaca offers crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding the financial services available to its clients. Unlike traditional brokers, Alpaca focuses on a business-to-business model, catering primarily to other companies that want to offer trading services to their customers. The goal of Alpaca is to simplify the trading process for businesses and their users while providing a secure and efficient platform for executing trades.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$84.5MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & stock options

Medical, dental, & vision

Home office setup stipend

Monthly Brex Card stipend

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms like GUGU offering commission-free trading.

Potential regulatory challenges in international markets may complicate Alpaca's expansion.

Self-clearing transition introduces operational risks in managing settlement processes.

Differentiation

Alpaca offers API-first brokerage services, enabling businesses to build trading applications.

Alpaca supports local currency trading, simplifying US stock trading for international investors.

Alpaca provides crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding financial services for clients.

Upsides

Alpaca's self-clearing transition enhances asset transfers and securities lending opportunities.

Partnership with Derayah Financial accelerates Middle Eastern business expansion for Alpaca.

Alpaca's limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares lead retail trading.

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