Tax Manager, Income Tax

About Carvana

If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine?!

We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday  we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now. 

About the team and position

As Carvana’s Income Tax Manager, you won’t just be "doing taxes“ you will be the primary architect of our income tax accounting (ASC 740) and reporting framework. This is a high-visibility role within the finance organization where you will bridge the gap between technical tax theory and real-world financial reporting.

You will also collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between tax provision reporting and federal and state income tax compliance filings.

If you enjoy the complexity of book-to-tax differences and want to partner with a cross-functional finance team to scale our tax function, we want to talk to you.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the end-to-end quarterly and annual ASC 740 process, including current/deferred calculations and tax footnote disclosures.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams in supporting federal and multi-state income tax compliance.
• Review and analyze information supporting partnership and corporate income tax filings, including Forms 1065 and 1120.
• Research, analyze, and document technical tax positions and accounting conclusions.
• Monitor federal and state tax law developments and assess potential financial statement impact.
• Lead the defense for federal/state tax audits and document technical positions on emerging tax law developments. 
• Maintain organized and well-documented tax files supporting both provision and compliance processes.
• Support the company’s unclaimed property compliance process.

What you should know/have

• 6+ years of income tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax departments
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s in Accounting or Tax preferred
• CPA license or actively pursuing preferred
• Strong experience with ASC 740 income tax provision and tax accounting under US GAAP
• Experience with partnership and corporate income tax returns (Forms 1065 and 1120) is a plus
• Experience working with multi-state tax environments preferred
• Experience supporting external financial statement audits related to income taxes
• Experience with tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint, BNA, or CCH)
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle Tax Fixed Assets is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience with Alteryx is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze complex financial data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and external advisors
• Supervisory or project management experience is a plus

What we’ll offer in return

• 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.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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