Senior Tax Manager, Robinhood
Investments & Funds
$170-200k
+ Equity + Bonus programs
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$170-200k
+ Equity + Bonus programs
Office located in Menlo Park, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems
- We’re looking for bold thinkers
- Sharp problem-solvers
- Builders who are wired to make an impact
- Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers
- We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do
- Expectations are high, and so are the rewards
- 10+ years of tax experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or corporate tax department
- Expertise in partnerships, RICs, investment funds, and alternative investments
- Possess a solid understanding of ASC 740 principles, as well as federal and state tax concepts
- Strong computer skills utilizing MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience in financial systems (i.e. Oracle, Smartview, data warehouse, etc.)
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication (both written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven, dynamic environment
- Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance, MS in Tax or CPA preferred
- Bonus points for financial Services experience, experience with Oracle Cloud, or experience with process improvement and proficiency with spreadsheets
What the job involves
- The Corporate Tax team is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant tax reporting
- We support the integrity of tax provisions, filings, and fund operations through rigorous analysis, strong controls, and close collaboration across Finance and Accounting!
- Robinhood is looking for a skilled Senior Tax Manager to join our rapidly growing team
- This role will be reporting to the Director of Tax
- You will help lead our tax team to support new product launches and various fund operations in pursuit of the company-wide objectives
- This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
- At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community
- Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams
- Analyze an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations
- Lead year-end excise tax distribution and quarterly RIC testing process
- Lead RIC conversions and prepare conversion step plans
- Review partnership returns and associated K-1s, 1120RIC and support 1120 filings
- Lead financial modeling in strategic and operational tax planning on all Investment Funds and Joint venture projects
- Support SOX processes and maintain SOX compliance
- Support continuous improvements in tax provision processes by exercising out of the box thinking to optimize efficiency, including collaboration with internal process transformation team and other tax specialty groups
- Collaborate cross-functionally with all Finance and business teams
- Support the tax department in managing tax audits, payments and any ad hoc projects
- Monitor changes in US and foreign tax law and accounting pronouncements related income tax filings and financial statement presentation of tax related items
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Since then, expectations have continued to evolve, with investors looking not just to lower costs, but for simpler tools, clearer information, and guidance that makes the market easier to understand.
Robinhood was built to meet those changing expectations, designed from the start as a mobile-first platform that makes investor more accessible and less intimidating for people at every stage of their financial journey. Through its app, users can trade stocks and other financial instruments while benefiting from a clean interface and built-in educational support, helping them move from curiosity to confidence without unnecessary complexity.
Recently, Robinhood has strenghtned its impact too, particularly in the UK. With the launch of AI-powered Digests within its Robinhood Cortex assistant that helps users understand what's driving stock movements in plain English, while upcoming options trading and expanded educational resources add flexibility and depth. Together, these steps position Robinhood as a platform evolving alongside its users, blending technology and education to stay ahead in an ever-changing investment landscape.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met Baiju. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood. Alongside Robinhood, Vlad is also the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Harmonic.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their Vlad and co-founded Robinhood in 2012. Baiju is also the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux.
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