Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax

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Hawthorne, CA, USA
In-Office
175K-250K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Other
The Role
Lead sales and use tax compliance across U.S. and Canada, manage returns and reconciliations, support audits and controversies, perform indirect tax research, validate tax calculations in Vertex/Avalara, manage exemption certificates, and advise on tax planning and savings opportunities.
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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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]

Skills Required

  • 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 (e.g., RIA Checkpoint)
  • Onsite full-time in Hawthorne, CA (no hybrid/remote)
  • Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary
  • Experience with end-to-end sales and use tax compliance
  • Combination of public accounting and industry experience
  • Experience working across multiple states
  • Experience with Vertex (sales and use tax software)
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • Familiarity with indirect taxes across industries (manufacturing, telecom, retail)
  • Experience with Avalara or similar tax calculation platforms

SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
  • Healthcare Strength The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.

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The Company
HQ: Hawthorne, CA
8,879 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.

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