Faraday Future

Faraday Future

VP, Tax & Treasury

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work – we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

As the VP, Tax & Treasury, you'll be working with some of the industry's brightest minds as part of the Finance team reporting to the CFO, responsible for overseeing all tax activities for the organization including US & International tax planning, tax research, tax compliance and income tax returns. This role also manages all technical tax research and tax planning projects and coordinates outsourced tax projects as well. The VP of Tax is also involved in M&A activities. This role also oversees the treasury function including covenant reporting, cash position, cash forecasting, equity offerings, investments, and Int'l fund flows.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the quarterly and year-end tax provision under GAAP and SEC rules and related tax accounts for financial reporting for US and international operations.
  • Responsible for all international, federal, state, local. sales & use, property, and other indirect taxes of the Company, including managing tax planning, reporting, compliance, all tax audits.
  • Work with other functions and external consultants on structuring acquisitions, sales, and other transactions to maximize tax planning opportunities. Involved in all structuring issues, financing, and M&A activities to effectively advise management on the tax consequences.
  • Development and implementation of global tax policies, programs, and practices, the development, updating, and alignment of agreements, including transfer pricing and intercompany loans.
  • Manage employment tax related issues including cross border, state, provincial, and local and oversee all required filings associated.
  • Provides C-Suite and Business Unit leadership with strategic and technical tax guidance in a "Business Partner" relationship.
  • Interfaces with the Company's external auditor and tax advisors that support the function's tax planning and compliance.
  • Optimize the U.S. corporate sales tax structure from the multiple sales tax systems acquired through acquisitions to align with and support the business operations.
  • Establishes procedures and ensures controls are in place for all tax/treasury functions globally, including involvement in the SOX 404 process and related documentation.
  • Monitor changes in applicable tax laws or rules.
  • Liaise with IT on all technical matters and manage tax data requirements relating to tax applications.
  • Liaise with HR on tax matters related to foreign assignees and employee travel.
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
  • Develop a Worldwide Cash Management and Foreign Currency Transaction Policy.
  • Manage all bank relationships worldwide in an effective and transparent manner.
  • Track U.S. and foreign bank account information to determine correct signatories, to establish efficient payment system (including intercompany transfers), and respond to reporting requirements (i.e. Foreign Bank Account Reporting FBAR).
  • Leads the application of continuous improvement mindset across the organization.
  • Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum 15 years of corporate/Big 4 tax experience with at least 5 years of managing a global tax function.
  • Strong post-US tax reform technical skills including GILTI, BEAT, FTC, etc.
  • Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, with significant experience with M&A Tax due diligence and integration.
  • Ability to develop and implement 'Best Practice" processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Significant International tax experience with demonstrated technical knowledge in various international statutes and regulations related to specific global tax jurisdictions and countries (including the European Union and Luxembourg rules and regulations).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex tax and financial topics, including the ability to conduct presentations.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master of Taxation JD, CPA or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Ability and desire to drive change through high-energy, can-do attitude, comfortable working in a high-performance, entrepreneurial, open-door environment
  • Must be an outstanding communicator and team player who demonstrates attention to detail, and who also understands how to ensure finance initiatives that support the long-term strategy of the business
  • Proven expertise with Tax and Treasury
  • A creative curiosity, collaborative ethic, hardworking enthusiasm, and driving personal vision
  • Excellent communication skills and team-working tendencies
  • A penchant for multi-tasking and self-starting
  • A genuine fascination for the Tax and Treasury field and a commitment to global change
  • A true sense of determination… and hopefully a sense of humor
  • Annual Salary Range:

    ($220K to $300K DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

    Perks + Benefits

  • Stock options for every employee
  • Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
  • 401(k) options
  • Relocation assistance + reimbursement
  • Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
  • Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere
  • “Soul of Faraday” community outreach team
  • Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    Job details

    Title

    VP, Tax & Treasury

    Employer

    Faraday Future

    Location

    United States

    Published

    July 08, 2024

    Application deadline

    July 10, 2023

    Job type

    Expert

    Field

    HR

    About the employer

    Faraday Future was founded by Chinese businessman Jia Yueting in April 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood adjacent to Carson, California. From its inception in 2014, the company grew to 1000 employees by January 2016.

    The company is named for a founding principle of electric motor technology known as Faraday's law of induction, which in turn is named after English scientist Michael Faraday who discovered electromagnetic induction.

     

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