Manager, Tax Operations

What to Expect

The Tax Operation Manager role will be responsible for managing the company’s federal and state tax return filings, extension, quarterly estimated tax compliance tasks, including crucial book-tax differences analysis including fixed assets depreciation. The role will support quarterly income tax provision processes, including US taxable income analysis and global tax account reconciliation in all regions. The role will be collaborating with business partners, and reporting to management cash tax and financial statement implications.

You will need to be an innovative driver of tax process and systems enhancements with the technical capabilities to manage a large portfolio of tax operation projects independently. You will also need to be an experienced professional who has deep federal and state tax knowledge, extensive exposure to managing a complex tax compliance initiative, and is skilled in creating and driving system and process enhancements.

What You'll Do

• Manage federal and state estimated tax, extension and tax return compliance
• Analyze large volume of fixed assets tax depreciation
• Manage cash tax payments and audit responses
• Perform quarterly tax account reconciliations
• Enhance automation at quarter close for timely and accurate tax provision computations with substantial volume of data analysis
• Manage multiple work-streams and collaborate with global tax colleagues, internal business partners, and external advisors
• Work closely with both US and non-US tax colleagues in tax provision and compliance processes

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of overall tax experience in a complex corporate in-house environment and/or public accounting firm
• Familiarity of tax issues for a multinational company operating globally
• Extensive working knowledge of federal, state tax compliance and U.S. GAAP accounting principles
• Strong U.S. income tax compliance experience in both federal and state tax jurisdictions
• Solid ASC 740 and income tax accounting knowledge and Skillsets
• Proficiency in automation tools, Microsoft Excel, ERP system, and research programs
• Must be able to identify and implement systems and process improvements

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$76,000 - $270,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.