Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Senior Manager to manage sales and use tax compliance, assist with indirect tax controversy/audit matters, and handle all aspects of tax planning and optimization.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with end-to-end sales and use tax compliance
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Experience working across multiple states
• Experience working with sales and use tax software (Vertex)
• Familiarity with SQL
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a high paced, ever-changing environment
• Familiarity with indirect taxes related to multiple industries (manufacturing, telecom, retail)

Responsibilities

• Gather and manipulate data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax and VAT returns across all U.S. states and Canada
• Manage monthly and year-end general ledger account reconciliation
• Stay informed with new products and business growth initiatives to provide guidance and ensure compliance and audit defense
• 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 Vertex and Avalara
• Work with vendors and internal purchasing teams on sales & use tax matters, including claiming various exemptions or abatements, and looking for savings opportunities
• Document indirect tax positions, 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
• Validate and manage sales tax exemption certificates

Benefits

• 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.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager