Director, Income Tax

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Income Tax to lead our income tax function with a strong focus on tax optimization and pass-through entity expertise. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of income tax compliance, planning, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across a complex multi-entity, multistate structure. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of federal and state taxation, particularly related to S corporations, partnerships, and C corporations, and a proactive approach to tax strategy and process improvement.

In long, the Director of Income Tax is responsible for: 

• Strategic Tax Planning, Forecasting & Optimization
  • Monitor evolving tax legislation and evaluate its impact on the business, particularly regarding pass-through taxation and multistate activity.
  • Develop and implement proactive tax strategies to support business and sharheolder initiatives such as restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, and geographic expansion.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to optimize the company’s overall tax position while maintaining compliance.
  • Build and maintain robust income tax forecasts to support budgeting and cash planning.
  • Analyze variances between forecasted and actual results; provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure tax forecasting is integrated into corporate planning.

• Tax Compliance & Adjustments:
  • Lead co-sourcing tax engagements with external firms including the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, with a heavy emphasis on consolidated C corporations, pass-through entity compliance and multistate reporting.
  • Oversee in-house preparation of tax adjustments, including book-to-tax differences, apportionment, state modifications, and nexus determinations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly estimated tax payments and annual extensions.
  • Manage and respond to federal and state income tax audits.
• Provision Management (ASC 740):
  • Direct the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740 for both C corporations and S corporations.
  • Analyze and document deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate reconciliations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on tax-related audit matters.
• Process Improvement & Technology:
  • Continuously improve and standardize tax accounting and compliance processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal control.
  • Leverage tax software and other systems to drive automation and scalability in reporting and compliance workflows.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team.
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable culture that prioritizes continuous learning and operational excellence.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management. 
• Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move, and we move quickly.  Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must. 
• Management material.  We are looking for someone that can lead, manage and grow within our organization. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business 
• Rebel with a cause. 
• You are always looking beyond the obvious for continuous improvement. 
• Operate autonomously.  This isn’t a “hold your han