operations
Posted Apr 28Tax Manager - Product & Operations
at Alpaca
Remote
Requirements
- We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.
- experience in capital markets taxation, financial services tax advisory (Big 4), or a hands-on Tax/Operations role within a fintech or brokerage.
- Technical Tax Knowledge: Strong, demonstrable knowledge of German personal tax law, particularly regarding financial products and automated withholding models.
- Translational Mindset: Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-experts. You must be comfortable working alongside software engineers and reviewing technical workflows.
- Language Fluency: Professional fluency in English and native/near-native fluency in German is strictly required to navigate local regulations and authority interactions. Preferred
- Experience with or exposure to broader European tax regimes—particularly Spain (IRPF) and France (PFU / Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique )—is highly desirable.
- Additional Languages: Professional proficiency in Spanish or French is a significant advantage.
- Education & Certifications: Relevant degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or Law. Official German tax advisor qualification ( Steuerberater ) is a strong plus, though equivalent practical experience is highly valued.
Experience
- Experience: 4-7+ years of
Benefits
- Our recent Series D funding round brought our total investment to over $320 million, fueling our ambitious vision.
- We are seeking a dedicated Tax Manager - Product & Operations to act as our core Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Germany, while playing a critical role in our expansion into key European markets like Spain and France.
- Primary German SME: Serve as a subject matter expert on German personal income tax, capital gains taxation, and local reporting obligations for financial instruments (equities, ETFs, derivatives, crypto).
- Tax Authority & Ecosystem Liaison
- Authority Contact Point: Act as a reliable contact person for the German BZSt (and assist with the Spanish AEAT) regarding routine product tax, withholding inquiries, and client reporting.