Manager, Tax Projects

CarMax; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Manager, Tax Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives affecting property tax, sales tax compliance, and audits at the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA. The role emphasizes tax process design, change management, and collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of sales tax experience, strong project management and leadership skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of sales tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Leadership

Project management

Process improvement

Change management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Alteryx

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

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.

Work Location and Arrangement:

This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA and Associates will work onsite 4 days per week. We offer relocation assistance.

Work Authorization:

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.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and it’s our associates that help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. This is where innovation meets passion – be inspired and supported to take us to the future.

Team Overview

The Indirect Tax team operates in a collaborative environment focused on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. As a leader, you will guide strategic initiatives, manage project execution, and advocate for tax improvements across the organization.

Role 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Alteryx.

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.