Sr. Manager, Tax Provision

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The Senior Manager, Tax Provision leads the Company’s income tax accounting function, including the preparation and review of the interim and annual tax provisions, effective tax rate analyses and forecasts, and tax-related financial reporting in compliance with ASC 740 requirements. This position is responsible for the research, analysis, and documentation of complex tax issues and will also serve as a subject matter expert in a wide array of tax accounting related projects.

The Senior Manager, Tax Provision will work closely with the Company's Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, and Audit Services departments, senior management and external advisors.

• Lead the preparation and review of the interim and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate analyses and forecasts, quarterly and annual tax footnote disclosures, and presentation to senior management for review.
• Lead and develop a team of associates through timely performance feedback delivered during day-to-day observations, file reviews, and annual performance reviews. Responsible for creating individual development plans and business objectives designed to enhance and assist associate growth.
• Lead and oversee the research, analysis and documentation of complex tax accounting matters, changes in tax regulations, valuation allowance assessments, and business transactions to assess financial reporting impacts and support technical tax accounting conclusions. Present recommendations and/or solutions to senior management.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Audit Services and other stakeholders to provide advice and counsel around the tax implications and associated financial statement presentation of key issues.
• Support the maintenance of effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting processes, including compliance with SOX requirements and documentation standards.
• Responsible for establishing the Company’s transfer pricing methodology, ensuring compliance with all federal and state rules governing transactions between related legal entities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, reporting accuracy, automation and operational efficiency.
• Support the management of relationships with external tax advisors and auditors.

• Ability to motivate and influence across multiple levels of the organization, and willing to challenge upwards appropriately in the best interest of Car Max.

• Ability to evaluate and make effective judgments on complex tax and regulatory matters.
• Ability to summarize or present complex and/or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization, and collaborate with and support other departments and teams.
• Ability to anticipate customer-specific needs and put forth actions to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Ability to prioritize and lead team to achieve long-term and short-term results.
• Ability to develop, execute and adjust a plan with high degree of independence.
• Ability to develop and promote other associates for organizational needs.
• Ability to understand latest industry trends and their potential impact on Car Max.

• Ability to act with confidence in the face of unclear or challenging conditions; rapidly adapt to change or unexpected obstacles.

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• MS in Accounting or Taxation preferred (MS in Accounting or Taxation is required if four-year degree is in a major other than…