Manager, Tax Projects

CarMax • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Tax Projects at CarMax, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that impact property tax, sales tax compliance, and audits. This role serves as a Tax Subject Matter Expert (SME), analyzing current and future business processes to identify tax risks, influence strategic decisions, and implement best-in-class solutions. You will design new processes, manage change, and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance and operational excellence. This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA and Associates will work onsite 4 days per week. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of sales tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax departments.
• Proven expertise in process improvement, project management, and change management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including associate development and team management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Alteryx.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tax SME on strategic initiatives, ensuring tax laws and compliance requirements are addressed.
• Develop and execute project plans, including risk mitigation, communication strategies, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove obstacles and support day-to-day project operations.
• Lead testing efforts, defining test plans, analyzing results, and coordinating remediation of defects.
• Maintain strong relationships with business partners, aligning tax project plans with company objectives.
• Advocate for tax initiatives, gaining buy-in from leadership and stakeholders through clear communication.
• Manage audits effectively, defending CarMax’s tax positions and ensuring full compliance.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager