Principal, Indirect Tax, Pan International Stores Tax

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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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. In this strategic tax planning role, your day will be filled with opportunities to support business and product launches through comprehensive tax planning and consultation. You will work closely with business teams to shape product strategy and development, ensuring that indirect tax guidance is integrated from the outset. Your responsibilities will include understanding VAT/GST compliance, controllership, and audit requirements, drafting tax requirements documentation for new products and services, and leading global tax coordination efforts with regional subject-matter experts. You will conduct pre-launch testing and validation from a tax perspective, provide regular updates to tax leadership, and build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches across multiple geographies. Become a part of our International Stores tax planning team, where you will drive strategic initiatives that maximize value for our company. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality tax technical advice on complex or ambiguous areas, helping our business partners anticipate future challenges and understand the long-term implications of their decisions. We foster a collaborative environment where we outline various options and practical solutions to move forward quickly. Most importantly, we build lasting relationships with our partners, gaining a deep understanding of their businesses, systems, and flows. This role offers countless opportunities for you to think creatively, solve intricate problems, and make a significant impact.

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
• Experience managing other employees and leading international tax team through hiring and development
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, or related field
• 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 with tax modeling in Excel-based models or other similar programs

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees