Sr. Tax Technology Analyst

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. TAX TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. Analyst to join our growing team. This role will support a variety of financial processes, with a core focus on tax, which includes 3rd party software and in-house systems. You will be responsible for maintaining our tax engine used for sales and use tax/VAT/GST determination and various indirect tax reporting around the world, as well as identifying systems and process improvements for income tax and tax provision reporting. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage tax engine and tax systems used in sales & use tax and value-added tax determination and reporting around the world
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and documentation of the indirect tax automation and reporting process, including potential cutovers from one software vendor to another
• Ensure new indirect tax jurisdictions and requirements are configured and activated in the tax engine in a timely and efficient manner
• Be the link between the tax department, software engineering, Starlink consumer applications, as well as external vendors
• Design and implement tax solutions and related processes for tax data management/analytics, including writing SQL queries to obtain complete and accurate data needed for tax filings
• Find opportunities for tax automation and process efficiencies
• Troubleshoot international tax issues customer support and Starlink consumer software
• Leverage APIs to integrate data
• Customize the tax engine through configuration
• Act as tax systems project lead, covering requirements, solution design, development, implementation, and testing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of work experience in tax systems/technology/financial systems
• 2+ years of experience with SQL
• Tax engine support experience (i.e. Vertex or OneSource)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in implementing/supporting tax technology products, such as OneSource, Vertex, Corp Tax and other similar tax software
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or finance
• Experience working with Alteryx
• Basic knowledge of Python
• Experience working with various tax technology ecosystems, and a willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new one
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience defining data and reporting requirements for the multinational tax department
• Project management experience, including the creation of project plans, milestones, and due dates
• Broad understanding of sales & use tax/value-added tax
• Exposure to businesses operating in multiple foreign countries
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

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
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Sr. Financial Systems Analyst: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

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, stock options, 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, (i