Tax Specialist

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for a Tax Specialist to join our growing Tax team! As a Tax Specialist, you will work on US tax compliance for partnerships, including tax estimates and distributions, indirect taxes, tax research, and various planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tax return workpapers, M-1s, and allocations
• Review partnership tax returns and K-1s prepared by our service providers
• Maintain and review partnership allocations, 743/734 adjustments, and maintain partnership tax capital accounts
• Own reporting and withholding on non-US partners and shareholders (Form 8804, Form 1042)
• Manage other tax reporting obligations and filings like FBAR and Form 1099
• Assist in calculating quarterly tax estimates and partner distributions
• Provide support for indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT, GST
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders 
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and payroll teams on various workstreams and special projects
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting partnerships 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Taxation or CPA preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant tax experience, with a strong focus on partnership taxation
• Public accounting and/or finance/trading industry experience preferred
• Proficient in preparing partnership allocations, tax adjustments, and workpapers
• Ability to perform a detailed review of Form 1065 and Schedules K-1 and K-3
• Ability to act as a self-starter and take initiative; strong project management skills with a proactive approach and exceptional organizational abilities with attention to details.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and discretion when working with confidential information
• Ability to work both independently and within a team to identify and resolve issues
• Experience working with operating partnerships, management companies, international entities preferred
• Familiarity with indirect tax compliance and planning strategies preferred
• Strong research and writing skills, including comfort with tax code, regulations, and authoritative guidance preferred
• Experience with Workday as an accounting system preferred
• Familiarity with partnership basis tracking and Section 704(b)/704(c) concepts preferred

The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.