Sr Manager, Tax

Company Overview

Cars Commerce is a tech company focused on the automotive industry, streamlining the car buying and selling process for consumers and businesses. Their platform encompasses Cars.com, Dealer Inspire’s digital marketing, AccuTrade’s trade-in technology, a unique media network, and AI-powered tools for efficient retail. Cars Commerce aims to be the key partner for staying ahead in the automotive market.

At Cars Commerce, we’re passionate about simplifying the car buying and selling experience through innovative technology. As a Senior Tax Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and executing our tax strategy, overseeing all aspects of tax operations, special projects, and initiatives. This is a highly visible position where you’ll partner with senior management and collaborate with finance and business leaders across our organization, with significant opportunities for growth.

Your Impact:

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provisions using OneSource, SEC disclosures, and internal reporting.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex tax issues, providing technical guidance and supporting potential M&A activities.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of franchise, sales and use, and other indirect tax returns.
• Lead taxability assessments for new products and services and review commercial contracts from a tax perspective.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all tax-related information.
• Manage the U.S. and Canadian tax compliance process, including the review and approval of all income, franchise, sales and use, and foreign tax returns.
• Oversee the maintenance of tax-related balance sheet accounts.
• Manage multiple workstreams, setting priorities, defining deliverables, and managing timelines.
• Identify and implement process enhancements and standardization opportunities.
• Develop, document, and ensure consistent adherence to tax policies and guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the tax strategy.
• Ensure SOX compliance and manage tax notices and audits.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting standards, assessing their impact on the business.
• Resolve complex tax technical issues, identify risks and opportunities, and present practical recommendations.
• Lead negotiations with external advisors, vendors, and customers.
• Build strong relationships and foster a collaborative and open communication environment.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the tax team.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics (required).
• CPA, IRS EA, or Master’s degree in Taxation (required).
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience with a Big 4 firm or a medium-to-large publicly traded company, with a primary focus on ASC 740.
• 4+ years of relevant people management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong practical application of ASC 740.
• Strong U.S. income, franchise, and sales and use tax compliance experience.
• Proven experience in solving complex tax technical matters, including in the context of M&A.
• Experience with U.S. international, Canadian cross-border, and foreign taxation (preferred).
• Experience in managing tax audits effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors, and meet tight deadlines.
• A passion for challenging the status quo, driving change, and fostering innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to implement tax systems, tools, and process improvements.
• Proficiency in OneSource Tax Provision (preferred).
• Strong independent work ethic with attention to detail and a sense of ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience managing relationships with external auditors and advisors.
• High standards of integrity, ethics, ownership, and accountability.