Associate Director—US Tax Reporting & Compliance (Hybrid)

Clear-Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

401k matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Lunch stipends and in-office amenities

Job summary

Clear Street is seeking an Associate Director of Tax Reporting & Compliance in New York to own U.S. federal tax reporting for the consolidated group and partner with auditors. You will lead ASC 740 provisions, tax disclosures, ICFR, and manage outsourced compliance providers.

The role requires 7+ years of tax experience, a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, advanced Excel, and ERP/tax software proficiency. Strong collaboration across Finance, Legal, and IT is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience with a strong emphasis on US federal income tax compliance and ASC 740 reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and tax provision software.
• Excellent communicator; capable of independent work and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual US federal income tax provision calculations (ASC 740) for the consolidated group, including domestic and foreign entities.
• Reconcile tax accounts — deferred tax assets/liabilities, uncertain tax positions (FIN 48), and income taxes payable.
• Prepare and review income tax disclosures and supporting schedules for audited financial statements.
• Prepare effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and rate reconciliations for management reporting.
• Partner with external auditors during the audit and review process, managing information requests and resolving open items.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) related to the tax function, with an eye toward SOX readiness as the Company scales.
• Own day-to-day management of the outsourced federal compliance function, including review and filing of U.S. federal income tax returns and oversight of third-party service providers.
• Manage the federal tax calendar, respond to IRS notices, and support federal examinations and controversy.
• Manage and coordinate R&D tax credit studies, including coordination with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Support information reporting obligations, where applicable, including 1099, 1042, FATCA/CRS, and FBAR filings.
• Work closely with the international tax team on U.S. international tax computations — GILTI, FDII, FTC, Subpart F, and withholding taxes — and their impact on the federal return and provision.
• Assist with Transfer Pricing, E&P studies and other international tax projects as needed.
• Monitor U.S. federal and international tax developments; interpret proposed legislation, Treasury regulations, and IRS guidance.
• Model and present the financial reporting and compliance impact of tax law changes to the Head of Tax and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements across federal tax reporting and compliance.
• Lead or contribute to tax technology initiatives (e.g., provision software, ERP integration) to strengthen efficiency and controls.
• Partner across Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Operations, and Engineering/IT on tax-related matters.
• Support special projects as directed by the Head of Tax (e.g., global structuring, tax modeling).
• The Base Salary Range for this role is $150,000-180,000.
• This range represents Base Salary only, not bonuses or equity.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

OneSource tax software

Job description

Clear Street is seeking an Associate Director of Tax Reporting & Compliance in New York to own U.S. federal tax reporting for the consolidated group and partner with auditors. You will lead ASC 740 provisions, tax disclosures, ICFR, and manage outsourced compliance providers.

The role requires 7+ years of tax experience, a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, advanced Excel, and ERP/tax software proficiency. Strong collaboration across Finance, Legal, and IT is essential.