Tax Manager, Income Tax

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Manager, Income Tax will lead the company’s federal and multi-state income tax compliance function, with a primary focus on partnership and corporate taxation. This role is responsible for overseeing the preparation, review, and management of complex income tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120, and related state filings across approximately 50 states. The Tax Manager will ensure accurate reporting of taxable income, book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment, and partner capital and tax basis calculations, while coordinating estimated tax payments and extensions. This role will work closely with accounting and finance teams and manage external tax service providers to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented filings. The position also supports the ASC 740 income tax provision process to ensure alignment between compliance and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with public accounting experience to transition into a highly visible role with ownership of compliance processes and meaningful interaction with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Requirements

• 6+ years of income tax accounting experience with private industry and/or public accounting
• Bachelor’s in accounting is required
• Strong understanding of partnership taxation, corporate taxation, and multi-state compliance
• Strong understanding of Tax and GAAP accounting principles
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly in Excel
• Ability to gather, organize and analyze data
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax is preferred
• CPA license or actively pursuing is preferred
• Partnership tax experience is a plus
• Experience with ASC 740 reporting for quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP is a plus
• Experience with large, complex partnership structures a plus
• Experience with tax research tools RIA Checkpoint, BNA and/or CCH
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and\or Oracle tax fixed assets is a plus
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Experience with Alteryx a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance for partnership and corporate entities.
• Review complex partnership and corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120, and multi-state filings.
• Oversee and manage external tax service providers, including reviewing returns, coordinating timelines, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare and review tax workpapers supporting taxable income, book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment, and partner/shareholder reporting.
• Coordinate and review quarterly estimated tax payments, extensions, and related compliance filings.
• Research, analyze, and document technical tax positions and filing positions.
• Monitor federal and state tax law developments and ensure compliance with new and changing requirements.
• Manage and support federal and state income tax audits, notices, and information requests.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready tax compliance documentation and workpapers.
• Manage the company’s unclaimed property compliance process.
• Support the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process.
• Review book-to-tax differences and ensure consistency between provision and compliance reporting.
• Assist with tax account reconciliations and provision workpaper preparation.
• Support external financial statement audits related to income taxes.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

What This Job Offers

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