Tax Manager, Income Tax
CarvanaTempe, AZPosted 20 March 2026
Job Description
About Carvana
If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck. I mean, have you seen our vending machine ?!
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do. Here are a few of our stories ! We’ve been changing the game since 2013, and we’re not taking our foot off the gas now.
About the team and position
As Carvana’s Income Tax Manager , you won’t just be "doing taxes“ you will be the primary architect of our income tax accounting (ASC 740) and reporting framework. This is a high-visibility role within the finance organization where you will bridge the gap between technical tax theory and real-world financial reporting.
You will also collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between tax provision reporting and federal and state income tax compliance filings.
If you enjoy the complexity of book-to-tax differences and want to partner with a cross-functional finance team to scale our tax function, we want to talk to you.
What you’ll be doing
Own the end-to-end quarterly and annual ASC 740 process, including current/deferred calculations and tax footnote disclosures.
Coordinate with internal and external teams in supporting federal and multi-state income tax compliance.
Review and analyze information supporting partnership and corporate income tax filings, including Forms 1065 and 1120.
Research, analyze, and document technical tax positions and accounting conclusions.
Monitor federal and state tax law developments and assess potential financial statement impact.
Lead the defense for federal/state tax audits and document technical positions on emerging tax law developments.
Maintain organized and well-documented tax files supporting both provision and compliance processes.
Support the company’s unclaimed property compliance process.
What you should know/have
6+ years of income tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax departments
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s in Accounting or Tax preferred
CPA license or actively pursuing preferred
Strong experience with ASC 740 income tax provision and tax accounting under US GAAP
Experience with partnership and corporate income tax returns (Forms 1065 and 1120) is a plus
Experience working with multi-state tax environments preferred
Experience supporting external financial statement audits related to income taxes
Experience with tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint, BNA, or CCH)
Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle Tax Fixed Assets is a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
Experience with Alteryx is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to gather, organize, and analyze complex financial data
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and external advisors
Supervisory or project management experience is a plus
What we’ll offer in return
Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
401K with company match.
A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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