Senior Manager, Tax Compliance

CarGurus

4.5

(4)

Boston, MA

Why you should apply for a job to CarGurus:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • 16 Week Gender Neutral Maternity Leave + Adoption Benefits
  • $10,000 College Reimbursement
  • #CABCARUS7003479EXTERNALENUS

    Position summary

    rst culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

    Role overview

    The Senior Manager, Tax Compliance, is responsible for managing the company's tax compliance process, ensuring timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and international tax returns. This role leads the preparation and review of income tax filings, collaborates with external advisors, and works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has deep technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset.

    What you'll do

    Federal, State & Local Tax Compliance:

    • Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax return

    • Coordinate with internal and external advisors to manage foreign tax compliance, including Form 5471, 8858, 1118, and BEPS requirements

    • Prepare return to provision calculations including detailed explanations for variances

    • Ensure the accurate calculation and timely payment of estimated tax payments

    International Tax Compliance (if applicable):

    • Ensure compliance with global reporting standards, including country-by-country (CbC)

    • Manage all aspects of transfer pricing documentation including studies and benchmarking analysis

    • Maintain intercompany agreements and updates as necessary

    • Oversee the preparation of all international tax returns

    Tax Process & Technology:

    • Improve and maintain internal controls, documentation, and procedures around the tax compliance process.

    • Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance tax compliance efficiency

    • Lead automation and data transformation initiatives for tax reporting

    Audit Support & Risk Management:

    • Manage responses to federal and state tax notices and audits

    • Support tax controversy efforts and provide documentation as needed

    • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that impact tax compliance

    Collaboration:

      • Collaborate with finance, accounting, legal, and business units to ensure accurate and complete tax filings

      • Ability to effectively manage global network of third party advisors

    What you'll bring

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MST

    • 7+ years of tax compliance experience, with a mix of public accounting and corporate tax department experience preferred

    • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws and international tax knowledge

    • Proficient in Excel and other data analysis tools.

    • Excellent organizational and project management skills.

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Working at CarGurus

    We reward our Gurus' curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

    We welcome all

    CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential-starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

    Why you should apply for a job to CarGurus:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • 16 Week Gender Neutral Maternity Leave + Adoption Benefits
  • $10,000 College Reimbursement