SpaceX Tax Manager directs domestic and international tax operations including tax planning, compliance, and audit management. Responsible for preparing annual tax provision and coordinating with external tax advisors.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing necessary tax-related information to external tax advisors for federal and multi-state tax returns and preparation of quarterly estimates
Work with external tax advisors in review and filing of federal and multi-state tax returns
Responsible for preparation of the annual tax provision and overseeing the maintenance of major tax accounts in accordance with ASC 740, FIN 48, etc.
Assist in managing all tax-related audits and relationships with external audit and external tax advisors
Prepare and coordinate responses to notices and processing of refund checks from taxing authorities
Responsible for multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business license and permits and various other informational reports fillings
Serve as a main contact for the company’s outside auditors and tax service providers on all tax matters, including compliance, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives
Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
Identify and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance process efficiencies—e.g., tax fixed assets depreciation system
Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies and initiatives
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in accountingPrior Big 4 experienceADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or business
6+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740
Preferred
Prior Big 4 experience
Expertise in income tax provisions and corporate income taxation, including federal tax and state & local tax; exposure to sales and use tax and other tax related filings
Ability to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements
Ability to recommend and substantiate tax positions
Experience dealing with taxing authorities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently
