Strategic Indirect Tax Manager (US & Canada)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ holidays

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an experienced Manager, Indirect Tax to lead US and Canada indirect tax compliance, audits, planning and strategy. Based in Hawthorne, CA, this role requires coordinating with external providers, managing tax notices, and optimizing processes across multiple jurisdictions.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway to influence SpaceX’s indirect tax program within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, real estate, finance or related field.
• 7+ years indirect tax experience in public accounting or at a large multinational company.
• Experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint).

Responsibilities

• Gather data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax returns across U.S. states and Canada.
• Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to tax authorities.
• Resolve tax notices and related matters.
• Perform tax research on sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters.
• Create processes for audit defense.
• Validate tax engine configurations and calculation results.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on sales & use tax matters, exemptions and incentives.
• Document indirect tax issues, positions and resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain tax calendar for indirect tax licenses and filings.

Skills

Indirect tax management

MS Excel

Tax research tools

Cross-state tax experience

Vendor/supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, real estate, finance or related field

Tools

Vertex

AvaTax

Job description

SpaceX seeks an experienced Manager, Indirect Tax to lead US and Canada indirect tax compliance, audits, planning and strategy. Based in Hawthorne, CA, this role requires coordinating with external providers, managing tax notices, and optimizing processes across multiple jurisdictions.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway to influence SpaceX’s indirect tax program within a dynamic, high-growth environment.