Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives

Responsibilities

• Manage various tax credits and incentives projects, including Research and Development (“R&D”) credit, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Credits, CHIPS Credit, etc.
• Develop and refine processes to improve efficiency in data gathering and data analysis
• Work with external tax advisors in completing tax credit calculations and documentation
• Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
• Integrate technology and innovation into processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, business, engineering, technology, or other discipline
• 5+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with experience in tax credits and incentives (including R&D Credits, Renewable Energy Credits, Manufacturing Credits, etc.)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior Big 4 experience
• CPA
• Knowledge of engineering or sustainability projects
• Understanding of fixed assets depreciation methods
• Understanding of Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act, as well as Section 41 R&D Credits
• Experience dealing with taxing authorities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently

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 as necessary

Pay Range

• Level 1: $140,000 - $190,000

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.