Manager, Indirect Tax

Overview

SpaceX is 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.
• Validate and manage 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 factors such as job-related knowledge, education and experience. Base salary is one part of the total rewards package and may include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and stock-related opportunities. SpaceX provides comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation and holidays and other employee benefits.