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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.
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 The Head of Tax is a newly created role with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies that will manage and lead all aspects of the tax function.
Responsibilities The Head of Tax will work with third party service providers that will prepare federal, state and international income tax returns; prepare indirect US/foreign tax returns; US/foreign research and development calculations and transfer pricing documentation. This role will also rely upon Rivian for systems/technology support. Rivian will also provide other tax support/guidance as needed.
- 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.
- Provide 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 with assistance from Rivian via a transition service agreement.
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.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at
[email protected].
Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance Industries
Software Development
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