Tax Reporting & Compliance Director – US & Global

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Lunch stipends

In-office 4 days/week

Equity

Job summary

Clear Street seeks an Associate Director of Tax Reporting & Compliance in New York to own US federal tax reporting for the consolidated group and partner with global tax leads. This high-visibility role offers ownership as the firm scales across businesses and geographies.

You will manage ASC 740 provisions, tax disclosures, and the outsourced federal compliance function, while strengthening internal controls and collaborating with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience with a strong emphasis on US federal income tax compliance and ASC 740 reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience preparing tax provisions and financial statement disclosures for public companies.
• Deep knowledge of US federal income tax, ASC 740, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Experience managing outsourced compliance functions and third-party service providers.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and tax provision/compliance software (e.g., OneSource).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator; comfortable working independently and collaborating across functions and geographies.

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.
• Help build the processes, documentation standards, and control environment required to support public company reporting.
• 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.
• International Tax: 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.
• Support cross-border tax planning and structuring initiatives supporting the Head of Tax.
• Assist with Transfer Pricing, E&P studies and other international tax projects as needed.
• Tax Research & Legislative Monitoring: 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.
• Process Improvement & Technology: 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.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: 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).

Skills

US federal tax

ASC 740

Tax provision

External auditors

Excel

ERP systems

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OneSource

Job description

Clear Street seeks an Associate Director of Tax Reporting & Compliance in New York to own US federal tax reporting for the consolidated group and partner with global tax leads. This high-visibility role offers ownership as the firm scales across businesses and geographies.

You will manage ASC 740 provisions, tax disclosures, and the outsourced federal compliance function, while strengthening internal controls and collaborating with auditors and cross-functional teams.