Indirect Tax Manager

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