Manager, Indirect Tax

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER INDIRECT TAX

We are seeking an experienced Manager Indirect Tax to assist in all areas of US and Canada indirect tax including monthly compliance controversy/audit matters tax research planning and strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather manipulate and review data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax returns across all U.S. states and Canada
• Assist with indirect tax audits refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities
• Resolve tax notices and similar matters
• Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters
• Create and establish processes for audit defense
• Assist in validating tax engine configurations and calculation results
• Work with suppliers and internal purchasing teams on sales & use tax matters including claiming various exemptions or incentives and looking for savings opportunities
• Document indirect tax issues positions and resolutions
• Prepare and maintain tax calendar for indirect tax licenses filings as well as assist in various administrative matters
• Assist with general ledger account reconciliation
• Validates and manages sales tax exemption certificates
• Implement process improvements and automation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting tax real estate finance or other business disciplines
• 7 years of work experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a large multinational company
• Experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance and consulting
• Experience working across multiple states
• Experience working with indirect tax software (Vertex/AvaTax)
• Familiarity with indirect taxes and their application across multiple industries

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Hawthorne CA (Los Angeles area) and requires being onsite full-time hybrid and remote work will not be considered
• Willing to work extended hours as necessary

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
$140000.00 - $190000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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