Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Manager will work closely with the Director, Tax, focusing on tax credits and incentives. The Tax Manager will identify, manage, and facilitate all aspects of the company’s various tax credits and incentives, including planning, compliance, coordination with external tax consultants, staying up to date on legislation, coordination with various departments within the company, and various other responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, business, engineering, technology, or other discipline
5+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with experience in tax credits and incentives (including R&D Credits, Renewable Energy Credits, Manufacturing Credits, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Prior Big 4 experience
CPA
Knowledge of engineering or sustainability projects
Understanding of fixed assets depreciation methods
Understanding of Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act, as well as Section 41 R&D Credits
Experience dealing with taxing authorities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently

Responsibilities

Manage various tax credits and incentives projects, including Research and Development (“R&D”) credit, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Credits, CHIPS Credit, etc.
Develop and refine processes to improve efficiency in data gathering and data analysis
Work with external tax advisors in completing tax credit calculations and documentation
Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
Integrate technology and innovation into processes