Strategic Tax Director for Global Financial Operations

2 days ago


Greenwich, Connecticut, United States Interactive Brokers Full time
Job Summary

This is a highly specialized role that requires a deep understanding of global financial operations and tax regulations. As the Strategic Tax Director, you will be responsible for leading our Customer Tax team to ensure compliance with US federal, state, and non-US requirements related to client tax reporting, withholding tax, and tax documentation.

About Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

We offer a range of electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market access help our clients make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company, challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost.

The Interactive Brokers Global Tax Team plays a crucial role in the success of our business, mitigating risk and creating value for our business and customers. We partner with various functions across the company to assist our business in achieving its commitment to delivering value through technological innovation and providing clients with unprecedented access to global markets at the lowest cost.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Customer Tax team to ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, including but not limited to periodic and year-end IRS Forms 1099 and 1042 in the US and applicable forms in foreign countries where IBKR operates.
  • Research and analyze new product offerings, venue launches, and client impact to determine tax information reporting and withholding tax requirements.
  • Draft tax information reporting and withholding functional requirements to the software development team.
  • Monitor, research, and analyze new laws and changes to existing laws that may impact customer information reporting and withholding tax.
  • Manage US state, federal, and non-US penalty waivers and audits related to client information reporting and withholding tax.
  • Collaborate with other Global Tax colleagues to comply with client-related tax requirements, such as financial transaction tax, GST, and VAT.
  • Work with the software development team to identify and design system improvements that automate processes related to customer tax documentation, information reporting, and withholding tax.
Requirements
  • Strong tax technical background, with a minimum of 15 years' experience in the information reporting and withholding tax areas, both in the US and globally; minimum of 5 years' experience in the financial services industry.
  • Strong knowledge of financial products, including investment funds and various tax-advantaged savings accounts such as IRAs and similar products in other countries.
  • J.D. is strongly preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of Tax Accounting, in particular, U.S. GAAP accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Strong business communication skills with the ability to effectively convey functional requirements to software developers.
  • Strong consensus builder and team player.
  • Strong commercial and business awareness.
Compensation Package
  • Estimated salary range: $250,000 - $300,000 per annum.
  • Annual performance-based bonus.
  • Stock grant.
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match.
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
  • Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy.
  • Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack.
  • Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams.
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities.
  • Modern offices with multi-monitor setups.


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