Manager, Tax Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation time

Paid holidays and floating holiday

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

CarMax Business Services in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Manager for Tax Projects. This role involves leading initiatives impacting property and sales tax compliance, analyzing business processes, and collaborating with partners for operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 7+ years of sales tax experience, and strong leadership skills. Join CarMax and make an impactful contribution to the team!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tax SME on strategic initiatives, ensuring tax laws and compliance requirements are addressed.
• Develop and execute project plans, including risk mitigation and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support day‑to‑day project operations.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Project management

Leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Alteryx

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

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

CarMax, the way your career should be!

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.

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.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full‑time salaried 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 our CarMax Benefits website.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is: $104,200.00 - $166,700.00

May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.