Job Description

Description

Quantlab is seeking an exceptional Director of Tax and Planning to join our Finance team at our corporate headquarters in Houston, TX. This position will be responsible for Quantlab’s global and domestic tax compliance and tax planning and will report to our President/COO. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, self-starter with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment who also enjoys working closely and proactively with numerous functional teams across our dynamic organization.

 What you’ll do:

Responsible for federal, international and state income tax compliance for the company
Prepare tax returns and review outside tax provider returns in a timely and compliant manner
Responsible for transfer pricing (both global and US subsidiaries) and intercompany management fee arrangements
Liaise with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues.
Exhibit operational curiosity and be a proactive tax advisor to the business-related stakeholders around the globe
Provide financial, risk, and operational advice to management on new and proposed tax legislation impacting the company
Provide tax accounting / advisory guidance on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and restructuring that have domestic and/or international tax effects
Maintain a Global Tax Calendar that ensures well planned and timely execution of all global compliance matters, including FBAR’s, FATCA and other filing requirements
Respond to tax notices from federal, state and local authorities 

What you’ll have:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting
Active CPA designation
A minimum of 10 years related experience (including deep experience with both international and US tax compliance and planning)
Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working proactively in a team-based collaborative environment

Bonus Points:

Master’s Degree in Taxation or a JD
Experience with complex partnership structures
Exhibited successful track record of analyzing operational cost structures and proactively making recommendations to senior management for operational optimization / restructuring
Experience and ability to model and synthesize complex financial planning and analysis, and operational data into concise presentations and decision framework
Experience with risk management, including financial planning and forecasting; true risk management expertise would be valued in one or more of the following specific areas: insurance, derivatives, hedging, currencies, etc.
Experience with financial reporting and analysis, external and/or internal; including use of ERP systems
If requested by Exec Management, the ability and experience to run full 5-year projection models -- including sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling
Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting and financial reporting principles
Experience in a regulated company environment (SEC, FINRA, etc.)

What you’ll get:

The unique opportunity to work alongside talented and passionate experts who take pride in delivering results
Attractive compensation and bonus structure
Generous benefit plan structure including an option for fully paid health insurance premiums for individuals
Free catered lunches every day with snacks and beverages provided daily
Company paid onsite gym membership
Training and development opportunities
Pre-tax transportation contributions
Casual dress
Company events, often including employees' families