Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax to oversee sales and use tax compliance, audits, and tax planning. The role involves coordinating with providers to file returns across U.S. states and Canada, managing GL reconciliations, and defending tax positions.

Based in Hawthorne, CA, the position requires onsite work. SpaceX offers extensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax or finance required.
• 10+ years of indirect tax experience in public accounting or large multinational.
• Experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (e.g., RIA Checkpoint).

Responsibilities

• Gather and coordinate with external providers to prepare sales and use tax returns across all U.S. states and Canada.
• Manage monthly and year-end general ledger account reconciliation.
• Stay informed on products and growth to provide compliance guidance and audit defense.
• Resolve tax notices and related issues.
• Conduct tax research on sales/use tax and other indirect taxes.
• Assist in reviewing invoices for sales tax and use tax accruals.
• Validate data and correct tax calculations in Vertex and Avalara.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on exemptions and savings opportunities.
• Document indirect tax positions, issues and resolutions.
• Assist with indirect tax audits, refunds, and responses to tax authorities.
• Maintain indirect tax licenses, filings, and tax calendars.

Skills

Indirect tax leadership

Sales and use tax

Excel

Tax research

Cross-state taxation

SQL familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax or finance

Tools

Vertex

RIA Checkpoint

Job description

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.

SR. MANAGER, INDIRECT TAX

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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  Pay Range:
  $175,000.00 - $250,000.00

  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 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.

  ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

  SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

  Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affiant Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].