Tax Manager

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.  

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

As a Tax Manager, you will be supporting execution of and delivery on our tax strategy. You will power our tax operations, special projects and initiatives. You will be expected to utilize your in-depth knowledge, business acumen and experience to solve complex tax issues, and apply creative approaches to improve our processes. You will operate independently and have a significant degree of judgement and discretion while addressing competing priorities and deadlines. The Tax Manager will partner and collaborate with finance and other business teams across organization as well as with our service providers. This role reports to Senior Manager, Tax.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision calculations using OneSource Tax Provision as well as related SEC disclosure and internal reporting packages
• Prepare federal, state, provincial, and local corporate income, franchise, sales and use tax returns and related workpapers, schedules and disclosures. Preparation includes gathering, tax analysis and coordination with organization finance and other business teams as well as service providers in respect of required information
• Prepare calculations of estimated payments and extensions, including required tax filings
• Maintain U.S. and Canadian tax related balance sheet accounts, including payable and deferred tax asset and liability accounts
• Maintain schedules, workplans and other documentation pertaining to tax department workstreams, projects, and deliverables
• Assist with identification and resolution of tax issues, including preparation of tax technical and ASC 740 research, and due diligence support for M&A transactions
• Contribute to taxability assessments of new products and services
• Assist with negotiation and review of commercial contracts from tax perspective
• Contribute to identification of process enhancement and standardization opportunities, planning, developing budgets and business cases for projects, and their implementation
• Adhere to tax department and broader organization policies and guidelines
• Maintain SOX documentation and assist with addressing SOX compliance and related internal and external audit requests
• Assist with managing and addressing tax correspondence, including notices, identifying and estimating tax exposures, leading negotiations and resolving tax audits
• Monitor and document impact of changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards on tax and business operations as well as the organization’s tax reporting
• Contribute to resolution of complex tax technical issues arising from changes and growth in the business, assist with identification of tax related risks and planning opportunities, and presentation of recommendations
• Coordinate with and provide tax support to organization finance and other business teams, including resolution of tax related vendor and customer requests
• Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills to maintain and further propel our collaborative and open communication environment
• Participate in and contribute to organization’s cross-functional projects and initiatives

This is what you will need to succeed in your role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics required. CPA, IRS EA, or Master's degree in Taxation required
• 5+ years of experience with a Big 4 firm or a medium-to-large corporate tax department of a publicly traded company, in progressive responsibility roles, primarily dedicated to preparing and/or reviewing ASC 740 provisions
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical proficiency and practical application of ASC 740 in context of M&A transactions
• Proficiency in OneSource Tax Provision is required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Experience in dealing with tax authorities and resolving tax audits effectively
• Passion to challenge the status quo, drive change and efficiencies respectfully, and act as a catalyst to innovation within organization
• Experience with implementation of tax systems, tools, and process improvements and standardization
• Ability to work independently, on multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously, with attention to detail and pride in their deliverable
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate thoughts clearly and interact with all stakeholders, both internal and external effectively
• Embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, sense of ownership and accountability

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Salary Range

$80,100.00-98,100.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

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