Manager, Indirect Tax

MANAGER, INDIRECT TAX

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to assist with managing sales and use and property tax compliance, managing indirect tax controversy/audit matters, and assist in all aspects of tax planning and optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and manipulate data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax returns, and personal property tax returns across all U.S. states
• Resolve tax notices and similar matters
• Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters
• Assist with invoice sales tax reviews and use tax accrual reviews
• Assist in validating data and proper calculation and collection of sales tax in all states in Thomson Reuters OneSource
• Work with vendors and internal purchasing teams on sales and use tax matters, including claiming various exemptions or abatements, and looking for savings opportunities
• Document indirect tax issues and resolutions
• Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax or finance
• 7+ years of professional experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a multinational company
• Professional experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (i.e. RIA Checkpoint)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance and consulting
• Experience working across multiple states
• Experience working with sales and use tax software (Thomson Reuters OneSource/AvaTax)
• Familiarity with indirect taxes related to the manufacturing industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Manager, Indirect Tax: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.