Tax Manager, International

Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
We are currently seeking a Tax Manager, International. This position requires an experienced professional with U.S. tax reporting of international operations and foreign tax compliance experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.We expect tax managers to partner with multiple stakeholders to provide timely analysis, insightful guidance, and tax leadership to help secure the success of the company and ensure Lucid's tax position is optimized and that we maintain good standing across all tax jurisdictions that we operate.If you are detail-oriented, take ownership of projects, are organized, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and able to multitask and like to take on new challenges, then we want to talk with you!The Role:

• As part of the Global Finance and Accounting teams based in Newark, California (our Global HQ) you will support Lucid's business leaders and stakeholders with rapid expansion within North America and globally, day-to-day support of our domestic and international operations, and strategic initiatives.Responsibilities:
  • Manage corporate income tax compliance for growing portfolio of companies and work with external advisors to ensure all compliance obligations (including transfer pricing requirements) are met on a timely basis
  • Work closely and proactively within Global Finance/Accounting, and numerous functional teams on the preparation and/or review of the global tax provision and relevant tax disclosures pertaining the international aspects of Lucid's global reporting to include in the company's statutory accounts, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently while understanding the importance of elevating questions/concerns promptly
  • Partner closely with all internal stakeholders and operating teams to provide clear tax and transfer pricing inputs and provide guidance on operational decisions
  • Support the commercial business and logistics function, assist with one-off assignments and projects such as setting-up systems and processes to meet new tax authority reporting requirements, or act as key point of contact to the business in terms of matters such commercial contracts and new business opportunities
  • Identify tax risks and opportunities within tax and transfer pricing area, work seamlessly and collaboratively as a tax advisor to provide strategic and tactical advice/feedback to multiple internal business stakeholders, and propose practical, business-minded solutions
  • Preparation and review of general ledger tax accounts and tax expense computations that flow into the quarterly and annual tax provision computations, as well as tax account reconciliations, and assist with external audit of tax provisions
  • Assist with the design, implementation, execution and maintenance of tax processes and controls
  • Manage tax auditsQualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; Advanced degree in accounting and/or tax (MST, LLM) is a plus
    • At least 8 years of relevant experience and minimum 3 years of managerial experience in a Tax role with significant exposure to US consolidated federal income tax returns, cross border transactions and in respect of mergers and acquisitions
    • "Big 4" background is highly preferred
    • CPA or bar license is desirable
    • Armed with a passion for tax technical knowledge, ability to analyze and review statutes, regulations, and case law and provide clear and concise tax advice to the wider business team and make appropriate recommendations, including both strategic matters such as reviewing commercial contracts and also practical matters such as moving goods between countries, and proposed US and international tax legislation
    • Ability to handle complex accounting and tax issues/projects in a multi-tasking environment, as well as interact and communicate with individuals/groups at all levels within the organization, to include supporting strategic initiatives, audit responses, performing quantitative analysis, designing, developing, executing process improvements, modeling for proposed transactions or planning initiatives
    • Strong tax research and planning skills
    • Significant experience with TCJA US international provisions (GILTI, FDII, BEAT and FTC)
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results
    • Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with all levels of management
    • Ability to be collaborative and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, influencing across multiple organizations, creating effective internal business partnerships
    • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and oral communication skills
    • Track record of managing compliance obligations for a multinational group or across a portfolio of client companies
    • Established ability using Microsoft Office suite, particularly high proficiency with Excel, and prior systems experience preferably with -SAP
    • Excellent verbal and written English language skills
    • May require up to 25% international travel
    • Due to the global nature of Lucid's business and inherent time difference, the successful applicant will need to have the flexibility to work across time zonesAt Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
      Notice regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of gainful employment within the United StatesAt Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus, and the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States, must provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses) based on the manufacturer's guidelines on their first day of employment.Individuals seeking a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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