Accounting Manager

About Carvana

At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years. 

Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.  

Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do. 

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

About the team and position

We are looking for a motivated and high-energy Accounting Manager to join a rapidly growing organization. The Accounting Manager is responsible for understanding highly specialized accounting concepts, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and leading senior and staff accountants in a team-based environment. This position will support the general ledger function, ensuring it is accurate on all dimensions including  the account, department, and location dimensions. This position will work across business units and provide insights which will have immediate, tangible benefits in a rapidly changing environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the month-end accounting process, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, and coordinating team tasks and efforts.
• Reviewing monthly financial statements based on operational information derived from multiple data sources and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Play a lead role in developing and supporting senior and staff level employees. 
• Designing and presenting monthly financial results to Executive officers and other internal stakeholders.
• Researching complex accounting issues and using judgment and creativity to draw and communicate conclusions.
• Continually identifying opportunities to improve processes and implementing solutions.
• Working directly and indirectly with external and internal auditors to ensure a smooth and timely audit process.
• Implementing process improvements with counterparts in other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you should know/have

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or similar. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g., Excel)
• 6+ years of Accounting experience.
• Experience leading a team and developing direct reports.
• Ability to develop trusting, collaborative cross-functional relationships. 
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong business acumen and a thorough understanding of Finance and Economics.
• Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to and thrive in a rapidly growing start-up atmosphere where roles continually adapt as the company evolves.

We’d love it if you also have

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Oracle Fusion experience.
• SQL experience.
• Alteryx or similar experience.
• Previous experience in a publicly traded, multi-location, rapidly changing and expanding company.

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 and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.