Accounting & Tax Specialist Accounting & Tax Specialist Accounting & Tax Specialist

Volkswagen AG•Belmont, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

As ADMT, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success. In this integrated role, you own US Accounting & Tax end‑to‑end – from GAAP reporting and close to federal & multi‑state tax compliance, ASC 740, sales & use tax, and transfer pricing coordination with Germany. The work enables MOIA to deploy autonomous mobility technology safely and responsibly at scale. Candidates local to the Silicon Valley preferred.

Requirements

5-7 years combined Accounting & Tax experience in a corporate finance role or public accounting (audit + tax exposure ideal).
Multi‑state US compliance experience strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial statement preparation, close processes, and policy documentation.
Solid understanding of US federal & state tax (income/franchise, sales & use, payroll basics).
Advanced Excel / Sheets; ERP experience (SAP preferred).
Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and ability to operate in a fluid, international tech environment.
Analytical mindset; process and documentation discipline
Excellent negotiation & stakeholder management and clear, empathetic communication
Strong prioritization under high hiring velocity
Structured way of working
Collaboration in diverse, international teams
ASC 740 tax provision preparation & review.
Multi‑state income / franchise & sales / use tax compliance
Intercompany, transfer pricing, cross‑border alignment
Drafting accounting memos & SOPs.
Ability to build structure in a young US organization
Success in developing strong working relationships across many layers of an organization, outside agencies and suppliers
Comfortable working with tight deadlines; must be proactive and able to multi-task
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organized, dependable and excessive attention to detail and content accuracy
Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ThinkCell

Nice To Haves

tech/automotive/AV or mobility business models a plus.
CPA or Master of Tax; experience with ASC 740, transfer pricing, and IFRS for group reporting
Experience structuring international / global programs
AV / tech ecosystem exposure
German language beneficial

Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closing for US entities (journals, reconciliations, flux analysis).
Maintain general ledger hygiene, accurate account mapping, and financial statements compliant with US GAAP
Support external audits; prepare PBC lists; maintain accounting policies and memos (revenue, leases, capitalization).
Build and maintain SOPs, internal controls, and a lightweight SOX‑lite framework appropriate for MOIA’s scale‑up phase
Lead federal & multi‑state income/franchise tax compliance (returns, estimates, extensions)
Monitor nexus and manage sales & use tax registration, filing, notices, and automation opportunities
Prepare or review ASC 740 tax provisions; maintain tax accounts and reconciliations
Coordinate with external tax advisors and state/federal authorities
Manage intercompany charges, service agreements, cost‑sharing, and TP documentation.
Align cross‑border processes with MOIA Germany Finance & Tax, including impacts on withholding tax and DBAs
Provide TP‑aligned support for audits and documentation requirements
Implement processes and ensure accurate AP processing, vendor onboarding (incl. W‑9/1099), invoice reviews, approvals, and payment cycles
Manage AR, customer billing, collections, and cash forecasting
Maintain bank reconciliations and liquidity visibility
Advise Legal, Product, Engineering & Ops on accounting and tax implications of autonomous vehicle pilots, fleet operations, and platform‑based revenue models
Translate evolving business models (MaaS / TaaS, software, data, insurance‑adjacent structures) into compliant accounting & tax treatments
Support cross‑functional projects, system implementations, and growth initiatives