Senior Director, Tax

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 Director of Tax is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of CarGurus' global tax function. This individual will lead the development and execution of tax strategy and ensure compliance with domestic and international tax laws. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to drive financial efficiency and compliance.
What you'll do

• Lead the global tax function, including planning, compliance, reporting, and audits
• Oversee tax planning, including incentives, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, and tax-efficient financing
• Manage the efficient preparation, review and approval of global tax payments, corporate income tax returns and all related filings
• Oversee the preparation of interim and annual tax provisions under ASC 740 including all financial statement disclosures and compliance with internal controls
• Lead audits and defend the company's direct and indirect strategy and positions before tax authorities
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors
• Proactively monitor and interpret changing tax laws and communicate to executive management the impact on the company
• Strategic advisor on the tax implications of corporate initiatives
• Drive automation and process improvement by leveraging technology to enable compliance and strategic tax insights
• Lead, mentor, develop and retain a high-performing team across tax and treasury functions
• Partner cross-functionally with business teams and collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and HR to support alignment corporate initiatives

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master's in Taxation
• 15+ years of progressive experience in tax functions, including leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, US federal and state tax regulations, and international tax laws
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Ability to articulate complex tax matters to a broad range of stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Exposure to M&A, transfer pricing, and tax controversy
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Openness to required (but limited) travel to domestic and international locations

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Position Pay Range
$193,000 - $241,000 USD
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