Amazon is seeking a Tax Manager to assist with supporting U.S. international inbound and outbound tax planning and to support Amazon’s various business offerings. The International Tax Manager will team up with other international tax team members, collectively operating as business partners, gaining a deep, end-to-end understanding of various business initiatives. This position also requires working closely with other members of the global tax department to assist with communicating current and future business plans, obtain cross functional tax subject matter input to address all tax disciplines, and ensure coordination of cross functional tax solutions.
This role will operate with some level of independence and be expected to demonstrate a high level of collegiality, functioning as a technical tax adviser and project supervisor. This position is not directly involved in compliance and may be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and reviewing the work of more junior tax staff.
Key job responsibilities
- Gaining a deep understanding of business initiatives, models, goals, and drivers, including gaining a deep understanding of the technologies and/or intellectual property used to launch business initiatives
- Identifying and documenting business proposals
- Assisting with designing and leading the implementation of optimal tax structures for various new business initiatives (e.g. income sourcing, income characterization, PE analysis, funding, currency issues, etc.)
- Assisting with developing strategies to minimize the potential Subpart F generated by proposed business models
- Assisting with the evaluation of proposed business models with an aim at developing strategies to mobilize foreign cash, maximize tax effective foreign cash repatriation, and generally coordinate and liaise with the treasury department with respect to global cash management
- Assisting with liaising with financial personnel as well as both US and foreign outside tax advisors
- Assisting with developing strategies to optimize the use of foreign tax credits generated by proposed business models
- Assisting with evaluating business proposals to identify strategies with respect to financing, dividends, and treaty opportunities
- Writing technical and non-technical tax research and compliance memos
- Writing detailed tax requirements to be used by various business partners throughout the company
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department- Either J.D. or bachelor's degree in accounting (with CPA and/or MST preferred)
- Understanding of the international tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations.
- Understanding of accounting concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with expertise in data analysis, modeling, and developing management recommendations
- Excellence in clear communication and presentation skills, able to simplify complex concepts for all audience levels
- Proven leadership and project management experience with strong collaboration skills across organizational levels
- Detail-oriented professional who takes ownership and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Adaptable team player with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- US Outbound planning experience for 5+ years
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $172,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
