Full-Time

Tax & Treasury Manager

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Alpaca

Alpaca

201-500 employees

API-first brokerage for stock trading

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Treasury
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or Master’s in Taxation or Finance preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in tax, treasury, or financial management, preferably within FinTech, technology, or financial services sectors.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of US federal, state, and international tax regulations, GAAP/ASC 740, and treasury practices.
  • Proven experience managing tax audits, interacting with tax authorities, and overseeing treasury functions.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex tax and treasury issues into practical solutions.
  • Advanced project management abilities, with experience handling multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in tax and accounting software, treasury management systems, and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the preparation and filing of federal, state, local, and international tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
  • Oversee multi-state and international tax compliance processes, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and minimizing risk.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain tax policies and procedures aligned with company goals and compliance requirements.
  • Lead the tax provision process for financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (including ASC 740).
  • Ensure accurate tax accruals, reconciliations, and tax-related disclosures in collaboration with the financial reporting team.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring that tax provisions and related journal entries are accurately reflected.
  • Manage daily treasury operations, including cash flow monitoring, liquidity planning, and forecasting to support business needs and operational strategies.
  • Optimize the company’s cash management, ensuring funds are efficiently utilized across global operations.
  • Develop and implement effective cash flow strategies, banking relationships, and funding requirements to meet the company’s working capital and growth objectives.
  • Establish and monitor compliance with tax and treasury-related policies and internal controls.
  • Lead tax and treasury audits, managing inquiries from tax authorities and external auditors.
  • Assess and mitigate financial risks associated with currency, interest rates, and liquidity through effective strategies and practices.
  • Develop and execute tax and treasury strategies that support the company’s growth initiatives, including assessing tax implications of new business activities and optimizing capital structure.
  • Provide guidance on tax and treasury implications for transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, market expansions, and capital investments.
  • Monitor regulatory changes impacting tax and treasury, assess their impact, and update strategies as needed.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Legal, Compliance, and Operations, to ensure awareness and alignment on tax and treasury-related issues.
  • Educate and support non-finance teams on tax and treasury topics to foster a company-wide understanding of these critical functions.
  • Mentor and manage a team of tax and treasury professionals, providing guidance, training, and development to foster a high-performing team.
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA, CFA, or Master’s in Taxation or Finance preferred.

Alpaca Securities LLC operates in the stock brokerage industry by providing an API-first brokerage service that enables other businesses to create their own trading applications. This service allows companies to integrate stock trading functionality into their platforms without the need to become brokers themselves, saving them time and resources. Alpaca's clients include businesses like InvestSky and Woodstock, which want to offer stock trading to their customers. Additionally, Alpaca offers a Local Currency Trading API, allowing international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Beyond stock trading, Alpaca also provides crypto wallets and supports coin pair trading with various cryptocurrencies. The company generates revenue by charging fees based on the volume of trades executed through its platform. Alpaca's goal is to simplify the trading process for businesses and their customers, making financial services more accessible.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$84.5M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alpaca's self-clearing transition enhances asset transfers and securities lending opportunities.
  • Partnership with Derayah Financial accelerates Middle Eastern business expansion for Alpaca.
  • Alpaca's limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares lead retail trading.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech platforms like GUGU offering commission-free trading.
  • Potential regulatory challenges in international markets may complicate Alpaca's expansion.
  • Self-clearing transition introduces operational risks in managing settlement processes.

What makes Alpaca unique

  • Alpaca offers API-first brokerage services, enabling businesses to build trading applications.
  • Alpaca supports local currency trading, simplifying US stock trading for international investors.
  • Alpaca provides crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding financial services for clients.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & stock options

Medical, dental, & vision

Home office setup stipend

Monthly Brex Card stipend