Fractional Financial Operations Analyst, Tax

Overview

Part-Time Contract (November 2026 – April 2027) | US or LATAM (Americas Timezone: GMT-4 to GMT-8) | Remote

This role involves owning 2026 end-customer tax withholding and information reporting for a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Primary points of contact include the broker-dealer Chief Executive Officer (Head of Operations) and the Financial and Operations Principal (FinOp). The contractor will work with finance, compliance, operations, and engineering to establish the reporting structure and process for 2026 end-customer tax reporting and withholding, using InteliClear and FIS tax reporting.

Expected time commitment is approximately 20 hours per week on average, with heavier hours from January through March.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 2026 end-customer tax reporting and withholding for brokerage accounts, including:
  • Backup withholding
  • Nonresident alien (NRA) withholding under Chapters 3 and 4 (FATCA)
  • Application of treaty rates
• Review and validate end-customer W-9 and W-8 tax documentation, including corresponding withholding and tax reporting treatment.
• Reconcile withheld tax to customer account activity and the InteliClear general ledger, and coordinate with the FinOp to ensure timely deposits to the IRS.
• Prepare, review, and file year-end information returns, in collaboration with the organization’s teams and the FIS tax reporting team, including:
  • Forms 1099 (B, DIV, INT, MISC)
  • Form 1042-S
  • Related returns such as Forms 945 and 1042, and any corrections
• Respond to customer and partner tax inquiries in partnership with customer support and operations teams.
• Implement changes in 2026 reporting due to new or updated tax regulations; maintain written procedures and controls for tax processes.
• Document processes, controls, and lessons learned, and prepare a handoff for the next tax season before the engagement ends.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in tax operations, tax information reporting, and withholding at a broker-dealer, bank, custodian, or fintech (withholding agent)
• Working knowledge of IRS withholding and information reporting rules (Chapters 3, 4, and 61), including Forms W-8, W-9, 1099, and 1042-S
• Experience reconciling large data sets and resolving discrepancies; advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines during year-end reporting season
• Availability for approximately 20 hours per week on average from late October 2026 through April 2027, with flexibility around peak filing deadlines
• Advanced-level English for cross-team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tax reporting vendor platforms (e.g., FIS) and SQL
• Experience establishing a tax reporting process
• Experience working with engineering teams on tax data mapping or vendor file specifications
• Experience with InteliClear or similar broker-dealer back-office or books-and-records systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits are not specified in the provided job description.