Indirect Tax Manager - Remote in Los Angeles, California at TrueCar, Inc.

Who We Are

TrueCar is a leading digital automotive platform that uses technology to help car buyers save time and money through a nationwide network of Certified Dealers. Founded in 2005 by Scott Painter, TrueCar was built on the belief that serving membership and affinity organizations central to the car-buying process, including lenders, insurers, and dealers, enables a more valuable auto-buying experience for new and used vehicles. As part of its platform, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including Sam's Club, AAA, and more than 100 credit unions.

We are seeking talented individuals who are energized by our commitment to save consumers time and money. We’ve stripped away typical corporate "bloat" to build a culture rooted in high performance and accountability for results. As a member of the TrueCar Crew, you can have a real & direct impact on our success as we continue to evolve the car buying experience. If this energizes you, apply today!

Your TrueCar Experience

At TrueCar, we offer our Crew members the flexibility to split their work time between home and the office. While many days are remote, we expect our Crew to show up for the moments that matter—gathering in person when a project needs that extra collaborative spark because nothing replaces the energy of solving big problems in the same room. We provide you with comfortable shared workspaces in our Santa Monica headquarters office and other regional locations and equip you with a professional home office setup along with monthly reimbursements for your essentials, like phone and internet.

As a TrueCar Crew member, you will receive excellent benefits and perks that include, but are not limited to, 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental premiums; a 401(k) plan with company contributions; a wellness reimbursement account; and learning & development reimbursement opportunities. We also understand the importance of recharging, so we offer flexible PTO for exempt TrueCar Crew Members and a generous PTO accrual policy for non-exempt TrueCar Crew Members, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays. In short, we care deeply about our Crew Members and have designed employee-centric programs that reflect this.

At TrueCar, we believe in the power of diversity to create a deeper understanding of our consumers and partners, driving innovation in our products. We welcome a workforce that reflects the diversity of car-buying consumers and encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Additionally, TrueCar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Tax Manager to lead and evolve our indirect tax function. This role is ideal for an individual with strong indirect tax experience and operational agility who can think strategically while also rolling up their sleeves to execute. The Manager will lead all indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, and business license.

How you’ll drive TrueCar’s success:

• Lead and manage all domestic indirect tax compliance, including U.S. Sales and Use Tax filings using Avalara for multiple entities.
• Oversee all property tax, gross receipts tax, and business license filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, payments, and reconciliations.
• Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, coordinating documentation and responses with internal teams and external advisors.
• Monitor and assess nexus exposure, taxability rules, and regulatory developments across jurisdictions to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Advise management on tax implications of new business initiatives and acquisitions as applicable.
• Work closely with outside auditors and advisors, managing audits and ensuring accurate, timely responses.
• Perform month-end tax account reconciliations.
• Support the Tax Director as needed on income tax-related matters.

Your Expertise:

• Experience in public accounting with a mid-tier or larger firm.
• CPA license is preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong indirect tax background with experience in technology-based and/or SaaS industries preferred.
• Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, and local/city tax filings.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze, and interpret relevant tax laws when handling complex subject matters.
• Superior analytical skills, strong work ethic, and detail-oriented.
• Strong project management and written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced management and leadership skills, with the ability to leverage, coach, and motivate talent to inspire action and achieve results.
• Collaborative and enthusiastic, whilst maintaining a high level of integrity and honesty.
• Familiarity with Avalara and various ERP systems.

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