Senior Analyst, Tax Operations

Robinhood

Robinhood

IT, Operations
Menlo Park, CA, USA · Remote
Posted on Thursday, October 5, 2023

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

As we continue to build...

We’re seeking curious, growth minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Robinhood has a primary in-office working environment; please be sure you have reviewed the preferred working location(s) for this role before applying.

About the team + role

The preferred location for this position is in or around Robinhood's offices in Menlo Park, CA with in-office work capabilities at least 3 days per week. Remote work in limited geographies within the U.S. may be considered. Check with your recruiter for more information.

Robinhood is looking for a Senior Tax Operations Analyst to join our team! We are seeking driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, and who can juggle multiple high priority initiatives. If you’re a self-starter, who can work independently, but also are excited to collaborate on projects - this is a great opportunity for you!

This role will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Tax Ops and will work closely with our Tax, Product, and Engineering teams to prioritize all projects that impact Robinhood's Tax Operations. This role will manage and help develop the Tax Operations team’s strategic roadmap, including tax involvement in company-wide projects and launches, vendor strategy, and tax regulatory project management.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and manage the Tax Ops roadmap (e.g. vendor strategy, requirements scoping, end-to-end testing, etc.) for key projects that impact tax operations, and communicate requirements to senior leadership and key stakeholders
  • Manage all tax related communications and training materials to ensure customers and other stakeholders are aware of key deadlines, including the tax season calendar
  • Lead various tax-related projects to launch, improve, and scale Robinhood products and systems (i.e. Securities, Crypto, and Cash-related products) both domestically and internationally
  • Understand and prioritize regulatory projects and deadlines, including tax season preparation and coordination in partnership with Product Managers and/or Engineering teams across all lines of business to secure vital resources and ensure timely delivery
  • Monitor and track new product launches, use metrics and KPIs to evaluate team progress, and hold vendors accountable to service level agreements and delivery timelines
  • Collaborate with various business partners on tax projects designed to enhance customer experience by offering new reports or functionality and by improving communications and help content

What you bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or a related field
  • 5+ years experience in successful project delivery; including 2+ years of project management experience for financial services, securities, or crypto companies
  • High attention to detail and ability to drive projects to completion in a deadline-driven and highly regulated environment
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Tax Information Reporting experience
  • Experience leading large-scale projects impacting a retail customer base
  • Knowledge of tax reporting and withholding rules for US and non-US customers, including 1099 and 1042-S reporting and withholding

What we offer

  • Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
  • Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
  • Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
  • Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
  • Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

US Zone 1: $115000 - $135000
US Zone 2: $101000 - $119000
US Zone 3: $89000 - $105000

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. You can view comp zones for our US office locations in the table below. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Office locations (by comp zone)
US Zone 1: Menlo Park, NYC, Seattle, Washington DC
US Zone 2: Denver, Westlake (Dallas), Chicago
US Zone 3: Lake Mary

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