SpaceX

Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives

SpaceX$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, business, engineering, technology, or relevant field.
  • 5+ years of tax experience, specifically in tax credits and incentives.
  • Understanding of Engineering or Sustainability projects is a plus.
  • Knowledge of fixed asset depreciation methods and relevant legislation.
  • Experience with taxing authorities and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects related to various tax credits, including R&D and Renewable Energy Credits.
  • Enhance processes for efficient data gathering and analysis.
  • Collaborate with external tax advisors for credit calculations and documentation.
  • Communicate tax implications of business strategies across departments.
  • Implement technology and innovation to improve efficiency.

Benefits

  • Onsite work requirement in Hawthorne, CA, fostering direct collaboration.
  • Opportunity to lead diverse tax credit projects impacting sustainability and innovation.
  • Engage in a dynamic work environment with potential for extended hours.
  • Chance to work closely with experienced tax professionals and directors.
Full Job Description
TAX MANAGER, CREDITS & INCENTIVES

The Tax Manager will work closely with the Director, Tax, focusing on tax credits and incentives. The Tax Manager will identify, manage, and facilitate all aspects of the company's various tax credits and incentives, including planning, compliance, coordination with external tax consultants, staying up to date on legislation, coordination with various departments within the company, and various other responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage various tax credits and incentives projects, including Research and Development ("R&D") credit, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Credits, CHIPS Credit, etc.
  • Develop and refine processes to improve efficiency in data gathering and data analysis
  • Work with external tax advisors in completing tax credit calculations and documentation
  • Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
  • Integrate technology and innovation into processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, business, engineering, technology, or other discipline
  • 5+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with experience in tax credits and incentives (including R&D Credits, Renewable Energy Credits, Manufacturing Credits, etc.)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Prior Big 4 experience
  • CPA
  • Knowledge of engineering or sustainability projects
  • Understanding of fixed assets depreciation methods
  • Understanding of Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act, as well as Section 41 R&D Credits
  • Experience dealing with taxing authorities
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently

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


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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