Role Description
We're looking for a Tax Manager to own Hometap's tax compliance and reporting function. This role sits in the Finance department and reports to the Controller. Tax at Hometap directly shapes how our investors, employees, and business partners understand their financial relationship with the company.
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Serve as Hometap's primary point of contact with our third-party tax preparer (a public accounting firm).
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Review all federal and state tax filings for accuracy and completeness before submission, including Form 1065 and the related Schedules K-1 issued to investors and employees across Hometap's partnership entities.
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Apply partnership tax expertise to review allocations, distributions, and capital account maintenance across Hometap's entities.
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Manage income tax accounting for Hometap's two corporate entities under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations.
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Review and respond to state tax notices across all entities.
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Initiate federal and state estimated tax payments and extension payments on time.
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Own reconciliation of tax-related general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
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Communicate proactively with investors about the timing and availability of K-1s and quarterly fund and joint venture financial statements.
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Confirm the accuracy of quarterly distribution calculations and the underlying tax calculations that support them.
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Track changes in federal, state, and local tax law and assess their impact on Hometap's entity structure and obligations.
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Support external auditors on tax matters during the annual audit.
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Partner with the Controller on special projects and ad hoc analyses.
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Continuously assess and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation.
Qualifications
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5+ years of tax experience with meaningful exposure to partnership tax accounting.
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Active CPA license.
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Strong technical understanding of partnership tax concepts.
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Experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting for corporate entities.
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Track record managing a third-party tax preparer relationship.
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Experience reviewing and responding to state tax notices across multiple jurisdictions.
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Sharp attention to detail and a self-starter mindset.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Comfort with financial software, ERP systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote, fast-paced environment.
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Public accounting firm experience, particularly with fund or partnership clients, is a plus.
Requirements
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Strong command of partnership tax accounting.
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Comfort serving as the primary point of contact with a third-party tax preparer.
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Ability to communicate clearly with investors and internal partners.
Benefits
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Salary range: $130,000 - $145,000, depending on experience, skills, location, and other factors.
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Meaningful equity package.
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Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Work-from-home stipend.
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Parental leave.
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Plenty of paid time off to recharge.