Manager, CAF Financial Accounting
Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, 30156, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance -
Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
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Play a Vital Role in Enabling the Business to Operate Optimally
Each year, Car Max Auto Finance helps hundreds of thousands of Car Max customers with their vehicle financing. We strive for a simple and seamless experience by offering fast, on-site financing, competitive terms, and convenient payment methods. Our teams understand that the purchase of a vehicle is just the beginning, and we’re committed to being there throughout every step and milestone of vehicle financing.
The Manager, CAF Financial Accounting role is vital to enabling the business to operate optimally through oversight and effective execution of accounting processes and practices.
What you’ll do
- Have effective oversight of cyclical accounting processes, including but not limited to, general ledger closing procedures, preparing/recording journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, financial statement analysis and compiling financial reporting and footnote support for inclusion in SEC filings and earnings releases.
- Review work completed by the CAF Financial Accounting Team, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, and quarterly analysis documents.
- Partner with and be the primary resource for Home Office Accounting, Treasury/External Vendor Relationship, Loss Forecasting, and various other CAF departments to provide accounting and data support as
- Lead all external audit processes, including preparation of client-prepared schedules for quarterly reviews, annual audit and SOX 404 testing, and maintenance of financial reporting process documentation.
- Analyze data to identify and interpret trends; make recommendations for improvements to the necessary business areas.
- Participate in and/or lead special projects (e.g. implementation/maintenance of new accounting standards and/or systems) and meetings.
- Select, lead, manage and engage a team of salaried associates who perform the accounting, reconciliation and reporting functions.
Drive a simple and seamless, yet effective and efficient, accounting practices
- Car Max didn’t become the nation’s largest used car retailer overnight. It took years of controls, self-regulating, and discipline when it came to managing customer and company funds. The Accounting team plays a critical role in this endeavor. As a Manager, you will serve as Car Max Auto Finance’s steadfast resource for all recurring accounting processes, having an intimate expertise with various company financial systems.
You’ll support the business by proactively and independently seeking opportunities for improvement – conceptualizing the “big picture” while maintaining keen attention to detail. A candidate for this role will have strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and be effective and efficient in prioritizing and time management.
Qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
- Five years of general accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting or financial reporting. Exposure to SEC reporting requirements and previous experience preparing and/or analyzing financial statements preferred.
- Three or more years of experience leading teams to achieve common goals, including supervising direct reports.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of accounting principles and theories; including financial statements, financial systems, payment processing, etc.
About Car Max
Car Max disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 30,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Car Max 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.
Upon an applicant's request, Car Max will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Car Max Job Application.
Seniority level- Seniority level Associate
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Management - Industries Retail
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