Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all external financial reporting, including quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, proxy).
• Serve as the company’s foremost technical accounting authority, ensuring policies are established, executed, and documented to minimize risk.
• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, intercompany, consolidations, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Oversee high-volume transactional processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Lead the Accounting Transformation function, driving the roadmap for ERP modernization, process automation, and AI/RPA implementation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing, multi-functional accounting organization of 300+ professionals.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; CPA is required.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible accounting leadership experience.
• Significant experience in Big 4 public accounting (audit of public companies) or senior corporate accounting roles at large public companies.
• Demonstrated experience with SEC filings, accounting policy, and controllership functions.
• Proven experience with SOX 404 compliance and internal controls.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting within a high-volume, multi-location business environment.
• Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to present to Boards and Audit Committees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting).
• Experience in multi-site retail, consumer finance, or the automotive sector.
• Experience supporting investor relations and non-GAAP financial measure governance.
• Proven track record leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives or ERP implementations.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $272,700 to $477,200.
• Eligibility for bonus and equity programs.
• Paid time away for vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and jury duty (subject to manager approval).
• Comprehensive support for diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

About the Company

CarMax is a leading automotive retailer providing a seamless way for customers to buy and sell used vehicles. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, intellectual rigor, and continuous learning.