SpaceX

Manager, Indirect Tax

SpaceX$140K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, real estate, finance, or related fields
  • 7+ years of indirect tax experience in public accounting or at a global firm
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and tax research tools like RIA Checkpoint
  • Familiarity with indirect tax software, particularly Vertex or AvaTax
  • Experience with sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with external providers to prepare sales and use tax returns for the U.S. and Canada
  • Assist with indirect tax audits and manage responses to tax authorities
  • Resolve tax notices and related issues effectively
  • Conduct research on sales and use tax regulations and application
  • Develop processes for audit defense and tax automation
  • Collaborate with suppliers on tax exemption claims and savings opportunities
  • Document indirect tax matters and maintain thorough records

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with potential company match
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave and three weeks of paid vacation
  • Eligibility for performance bonuses and stock purchase programs
  • 10 or more paid holidays and sick leave according to company policy
  • Discounts and additional employee perks available
Full Job Description
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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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