• Palo Alto, California
• Finance
  About Us
  Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
  The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
  Role Summary
  As the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for leading and managing the entire tax function for the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies joint venture. You will serve as the primary point of contact, overseeing third-party partners to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all federal, state, and international tax filings. Key responsibilities include managing income and indirect tax returns, R&D credit calculations, and transfer pricing documentation. This role requires strong collaboration with external advisors and the Rivian team, leveraging their systems, technology, and expert guidance to ensure a best-in-class tax operation. This role is located in our Palo Alto, California office with a flex of 3 days in the office and reports directly to our Head of Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Represent on all areas of tax for the joint venture including our joint venture partners, third party service providers, and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve all income tax filings (US federal partnership, state and foreign).
• Review and approve all indirect tax filings (US sales/use tax, Canadian GST/HST/PST and VAT). Anticipating filings in the US, Canada and ~3 other foreign jurisdictions.
• Provide quarterly and annual tax financial data to the joint venture partners related to their quarterly and annual tax accounting provision calculations.
• Maintain partner capital accounts in accordance with US tax rule including supporting cash contribution/distributions including minimum tax distribution calculations with the support and guidance from third party advisors.
• Coordinate the support for the US and foreign research and development credit calculation.
• Provide advice/support for transfer pricing calculations between the joint venture and related party service recipients and the joint venture and its foreign subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with the joint venture partners and actively suggest, present, and recommend tax efficiency ideas to improve internal and external processes and to minimize taxes for the investors.
• Coordinate trade compliance issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 6+ years of working experience in income tax and familiarity with transfer pricing, US indirect tax, VAT, Canadian GST/HST/PST is helpful. International tax and partnership taxation are a plus.
• Ability to research tax issues and interpret text to draw logical conclusions.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work as a member of diverse teams including members from different functional areas (including Treasury, Accounting and Finance) and geographical locations.
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to manage multiple investors.

Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California based applicants: Base salary of $170,000- $220,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

• Represent on all areas of tax for the joint venture including our joint venture partners, third party service providers, and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve all income tax filings (US federal partnership, state and foreign).
• Review and approve all indirect tax filings (US sales/use tax, Canadian GST/HST/PST and VAT). Anticipating filings in the US, Canada and ~3 other foreign jurisdictions.
• Provide quarterly and annual tax financial data to the joint venture partners related to their quarterly and annual tax accounting provision calculations.
• Maintain partner capital accounts in accordance with US tax rule including supporting cash contribution/distributions including minimum tax distribution calculations with the support and guidance from third party advisors.
• Coordinate the support for the US and foreign research and development credit calculation.
• Provide advice/support for transfer pricing calculations between the joint venture and related party service recipients and the joint venture and its foreign subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with the joint venture partners and actively suggest, present, and recommend tax efficiency ideas to improve internal and external processes and to minimize taxes for the investors.
• Coordinate trade compliance issue