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Manager, Indirect Tax

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In-Office
Hawthorne, CA, USA
140K-190K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Hawthorne, CA, USA
140K-190K Annually
Senior level
Lead US and Canada indirect tax compliance and strategy: prepare and review sales/use tax returns, manage audits and controversies, perform tax research, validate tax engine calculations, maintain exemption certificates and tax calendars, assist GL reconciliations, and implement process improvements and automation.
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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 of enabling 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:

  • Bachelor’s 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:
$140,000.00 - $190,000.00

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]

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