Tax Manager

Here at Hometap, we’re collaborative, passionate, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to create solutions that help people get more out of homeownership — and out of life. Our first product, a home equity investment, gives homeowners the opportunity to quickly access the equity they’ve built in their home to pay for what’s most important to them, from handling debt to finally making much-needed renovations, without taking on debt.  

We work hard, and have some fun along the way, too. You don’t have to take our word for it: The Boston Globe and Forbes have recognized us as a great place to work, and we’ve been honored for our commitment to innovation in the fintech space by Inc., HousingWire, and more! 

In case you need any more convincing, we also provide competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, generous PTO, a meaningful equity package, and a strong culture with plenty of opportunities for team-building and camaraderie.

Interested in joining us on our mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible? We’d love to talk.

Who you are

We're looking for a Tax Manager to own Hometap's tax compliance and reporting function. This role sits in the Finance department and reports to the Controller. Tax at Hometap directly shapes how our investors, employees, and business partners understand their financial relationship with the company, and you'll treat it that way. You'll do well in this role if you have a strong command of partnership tax accounting, are comfortable serving as the primary point of contact with a third-party tax preparer, and take ownership of getting things right the first time. 

Hometap Equity Partners, LLC is taxed as a partnership and serves as the general partner of several funds and joint ventures, which are also taxed as partnerships. Two corporate entities add complexity to the mix, including ASC 740 income tax accounting. You're someone who finds this range of entity types interesting rather than intimidating, brings sharp technical judgment, and communicates clearly with investors and internal partners alike.

What you'll do

• Tax compliance management: Serve as Hometap's primary point of contact with our third-party tax preparer (a public accounting firm). Review all federal and state tax filings for accuracy and completeness before submission, including Form 1065 and the related Schedules K-1 issued to investors and employees across Hometap's partnership entities.
• Partnership tax: Apply partnership tax expertise to review allocations, distributions, and capital account maintenance across Hometap's entities. Make sure K-1s are accurate, delivered on schedule, and paired with clear communication to recipients.
• Corporate tax accounting (ASC 740): Manage income tax accounting for Hometap's two corporate entities under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations. Lead the adoption of ASU 2023-09 (Income Tax Disclosures) later this year, assessing the impact and coordinating implementation with the Controller.
• State tax notices: Review and respond to state tax notices across all entities. Track open items through to resolution and escalate to the Controller and external advisors when appropriate.
• Tax payments: Initiate federal and state estimated tax payments and extension payments on time. Record related journal entries in the accounting system and maintain supporting documentation.
• General ledger reconciliation: Own reconciliation of tax-related general ledger accounts on a regular basis, keeping the tax filings and the books aligned.
• Investor communications: Communicate proactively with investors about the timing and availability of K-1s and quarterly fund and joint venture financial statements. Handle ad hoc investor questions with professionalism and accuracy. Notify employees annually when their K-1s are available.
• Quarterly distributions: Confirm the accuracy of quarterly distribution calculations and the underlying tax calculations that support them across Hometap's partnership entities.
• Tax research and planning: Track changes in federal, state, and local tax law and assess their impact on Hometap's entity structure and obligations. Surface tax planning opportunities and recommendations to the Controller.
• Audit support: Support external auditors on tax matters during the annual audit. Prepare and organize supporting schedules and workpapers independently, escalating to the Controller as needed.
• Special projects: Partner with the Controller on special projects and ad hoc analyses, bringing a tax perspective to broader finance initiatives.
• Process improvement: Continuously assess and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation so they scale with Hometap.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of tax experience with meaningful exposure to partnership tax accounting, including review of Form 1065 and Schedules K-1 for funds, joint ventures, or similar pass-through entities
• Active CPA license
• Strong technical understanding of partnership tax concepts, including capital account maintenance, allocations, and tax distributions
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting for corporate entities, including current and deferred taxes
• Track record managing a third-party tax preparer relationship, reviewing work product critically and holding external partners accountable to quality and timelines
• Experience reviewing and responding to state tax notices across multiple jurisdictions
• Sharp attention to detail and a self-starter mindset. You spot issues and drive them to resolution without waiting to be asked
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to investors and non-tax professionals
• Comfort with financial software, ERP systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. NetSuite experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote, fast-paced environment
• Public accounting firm experience, particularly with fund or partnership clients, is a plus

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000, depending on your experience, skills, location, and other factors. You’ll also receive meaningful equity, so you can share in our growth and success. We offer generous medical, dental, and vision coverage, a work-from-home stipend, parental leave, and plenty of paid time off to recharge.

Hometap is on a mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible. Our home equity investment product provides homeowners with a fast, simple, and straightforward way to access the equity in their home without taking out a loan or having to sell. By investing alongside homeowners, Hometap offers debt-free cash in exchange for a share of their home’s future value — all without any monthly payments over the life of the investment. Through a combination of financial innovation and best-in-class customer service, Hometap enables people to get more from homeownership so they can get more from life.
 
Hometap believes that our differences are what bring us together, and one of our biggest priorities is creating a diverse workplace that welcomes and values each team member’s unique perspective, background, and ideas. All roles here are filled based solely on candidates’ qualifications and our business needs. 

Hometap is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, marital, veteran, or disability status. If there is an accommodation that would support your ability to apply and interview with Hometap, please let us know by emailing [email protected].