Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives

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.

TAX MANAGER, CREDITS & INCENTIVES

The Tax Manager will work closely with the Director, Tax, focusing on tax

credits and incentives.  The Tax Manager will identify, manage, and facilitate

all aspects of the company’s various tax credits and incentives, including

planning, compliance, coordination with external tax consultants, staying up to

date on legislation, coordination with various departments within the company,

and various other responsibilities.

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range

• Level 1: $140,000 - $190,000

• 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

[https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987].

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com [EEOCompliance@spacex.com].