Manager, Tax Projects

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

Car Max, the way your career should be!

As a Manager, Tax Projects at Car Max, 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.

This role will be based out of the Car Max Home Office in Richmond, VA and Associates will work onsite 4 days per week.

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.

At Car Max, 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.

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.

• 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 Car Max’s tax positions and ensuring full compliance.

• 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.

• Experience with Alteryx.

Except as otherwise required by state law, Car Max 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 Car Max Benefits website.

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.

The annual salary for this position is: $ - $

May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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