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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.
DriveTime 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:
Responsibilities
- 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 shareholder 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with confidence across audiences including management.
- Agile in a fast-paced environment; autonomous and proactive work style.
- Additional expectations
- Operate autonomously with initiative and strong judgment.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's in Taxation (MST) or CPA preferred.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and in-house corporate environments.
- Strong expertise in ASC 740, including preparation and review of income tax provisions and supporting documentation.
- Significant experience with state income tax compliance and planning, including multistate apportionment and nexus analysis.
- Strong technical knowledge of both S corporation and C corporation tax structures.
- Proven ability to manage hands-on preparation and review of income tax provision calculations and related workpapers.
- Working knowledge of pass-through entity (PTE) tax regimes and elections across various states.
- Exposure to insurance company taxation and STAT reporting frameworks.
- Experience with corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and navigating complex tax positions.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Part-time
- Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
Benefits & Perks
- Hybrid work arrangement: on-site minimum three days a week
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k); company-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability
- Tuition Reimbursement; Wellness Program; employee discounts and incentives
- In-House Gym; social and celebratory events; smart-casual dress
- Paid Time Off and holiday perks; Company Driver benefit
Equal Opportunity & Hiring
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are an organization that seeks the right person for DriveTime and offers growth opportunities in a professional, high-energy environment.
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