Manager, Tax Projects

CarMax; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 104,200 - 166,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time

Flexible paid time away

Potential for bonus and equity

Job summary

CarMax is looking for a Manager, Tax Projects to lead cross-functional initiatives impacting property tax and sales tax compliance. This role involves analyzing business processes, managing change, and ensuring compliance.

Located at the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA, the Manager will work onsite 4 days per week with a salary range of $104,200 to $166,700 annually, plus potential bonuses. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 7+ years of sales tax experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of sales tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax departments.
• Proven expertise in process improvement and change management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including associate development and team management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tax SME on strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and execute project plans, including risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with teams to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Lead testing efforts and coordinate remediation of defects.
• Manage audits effectively, defending CarMax’s tax positions.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Process improvement

Project management

Leadership experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Alteryx

Job description

8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238

Position Overview

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.

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.

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.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary: $104,200.00 – $166,700.00
May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax associates are entitled to paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. Full‑time salaried associates are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval. For more details about benefits, please visit the CarMax Benefits website.

EEO Statement

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.