Sr. Manager, Tax

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Tax will work closely with the Director, Tax in directing all aspects of the company’s domestic and international tax operations including tax planning, compliance/coordination related to federal tax, multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business license, and permits, managing federal and state tax audits, and various other informational reports fillings. You will also be responsible for the preparation of the annual tax provision and related memoranda for purposes of tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or business
10+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740

Nice To Haves

Prior Big 4 experience
CPA
Expertise in income tax provisions and corporate income taxation, including federal tax and state & local tax; exposure to sales and use tax and other tax related filings
Ability to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements
Ability to recommend and substantiate tax positions
Experience dealing with taxing authorities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing necessary tax-related information to external tax advisors for federal and multi-state tax returns and preparation of quarterly estimates
Work with external tax advisors in review and filing of federal and multi-state tax returns
Responsible for preparation of the annual tax provision and overseeing the maintenance of major tax accounts in accordance with ASC 740, FIN 48, etc.
Assist in managing all tax-related audits and relationships with external audit and external tax advisors
Prepare and coordinate responses to notices and processing of refund checks from taxing authorities
Responsible for multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business license and permits and various other informational reports fillings
Serve as a main contact for the company’s outside auditors and tax service providers on all tax matters, including compliance, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives
Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
Identify and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance process efficiencies—e.g., tax fixed assets depreciation system
Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies and initiatives

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
access to a 401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick leave