Join SpaceX as a Manager of Indirect Tax, overseeing compliance and strategy for U.S. and Canada indirect tax matters.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: seniority, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Manager of Indirect Tax at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing compliance and strategic planning related to indirect taxes in the U.S. and Canada, including managing audits and preparing tax returns. This role requires extensive experience in indirect tax, proficiency with tax research tools, and familiarity with software like Vertex or AvaTax. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of relevant experience, particularly in a multinational context, and a strong background in accounting or finance. The position is integral to ensuring tax compliance as SpaceX continues its ambitious mission to explore beyond Earth.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 10, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 4, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
- Starts above 59% of 3522 comparable other roles in United States we track (median $128,000 across 270 companies).
- Compliance appears in 0.1% of 11915 comparable other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Manager, Indirect Tax role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $140,000–$190,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Indirect Tax role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Audit, Compliance, Process Improvement, Sales Tax, Tax, tax research.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Manager, Indirect Tax role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
MANAGER, INDIRECT TAX
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Indirect Tax to assist in all areas of US and Canada indirect tax including monthly compliance, controversy/audit matters, tax research, planning and strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather, manipulate and review data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax returns, across all U.S. states and Canada
- Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities
- Resolve tax notices and similar matters
- Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters
- Create and establish processes for audit defense
- Assist in validating tax engine configurations and calculation results
- Work with suppliers and internal purchasing teams on sales & use tax matters, including claiming various exemptions or incentives, and looking for savings opportunities
- Document indirect tax issues, positions and resolutions
- Prepare and maintain tax calendar for indirect tax licenses, filings, as well as assist in various administrative matters
- Assist with general ledger account reconciliation
- Validates and manages sales tax exemption certificates
- Implement process improvements and automation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, real estate, finance or other business disciplines
- 7+ years of work experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a large multinational company
- Experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with sales and use tax compliance and consulting
- Experience working across multiple states
- Experience working with indirect tax software (Vertex/AvaTax)
- Familiarity with indirect taxes and their application across multiple industries
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:
$140,000.00 - $190,000.00
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.
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