Principal, Indirect Tax, Pan International Stores Tax

Amazon • Seattle, WA

1d • $151,300 - $204,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us in shaping the future of tax planning at Amazon! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing innovative tax strategies that align with our dynamic business needs. You will navigate the complexities of global tax laws, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the implementation of tax planning strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and growth. Your expertise will not only optimize our tax position but also contribute to the success of our business initiatives worldwide.

Requirements

• 12+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• Experience in taxation in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm
• Knowledge of international indirect tax planning and strong understanding of or practical experience with tax laws in other countries

Nice To Haves

• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partner well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
• Experience with accounting concepts and tax regulations, laws and standards
• Experience relating complex tax risks to non-tax business stakeholders
• CPA, or LL.M. (Taxation)

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Amazon’s various business models and end-to-end systems to ensure effective communication and requirements with business partners, stakeholders, and senior tax leadership.
• Lead the development and implementation of the overall indirect tax planning strategy for multiple global businesses.
• Stay informed on the latest changes in tax laws and evaluate their impact on relevant businesses.
• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and accounting teams to align tax planning with the company's broader business objectives.
• Prepare detailed tax planning recommendations and proposals, presenting them to senior leadership for approval.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to identify and manage tax risks on projects.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved tax planning strategies, ensuring proper documentation and execution.
• Support business and product launches through comprehensive tax planning and consultation.
• Work closely with business teams to shape product strategy and development, ensuring that indirect tax guidance is integrated from the outset.
• Understand VAT/GST compliance, controllership, and audit requirements.
• Draft tax requirements documentation for new products and services.
• Lead global tax coordination efforts with regional subject-matter experts.
• Conduct pre-launch testing and validation from a tax perspective.
• Provide regular updates to tax leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches across multiple geographies.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed