Senior Manager, Tax Compliance

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first 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