• Tax Manager, Foreign Reporting & Compliance…

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Join our dynamic team as a Tax Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our Foreign Reporting and Compliance, Withholding Tax processes to shape the future of global tax operations. You will collaborate with tax, accounting, audit and technology teams, leveraging your expertise to drive process improvements, enhancing controls, standardisation and deliver scalable solutions. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing our operations, controllership and ensuring compliance as our business grows.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with global teams to implement tax controllership initiatives.

    • Review and lead the documentation of tax technical positions and processes, focusing on tech solutions, controls, and user impact.

    • Identify and develop risk management strategy for key risk areas, gaps in existing processes and controls.

    • Drive standardisation and process improvements to streamline operations, achieve efficiencies, and develop performance metrics.

    • Document and communicate project status, including preparing materials for leadership.

    • Provide internal and external audit support.

    • Monitor and track for ACS 450/FAS5 tax contingencies. Maintain, enhance, monitor and document controls.

    • Engage with tax and finance members to leverage technology for efficient results.

    A day in the life

     

    In this role, you will focus on leading projects, conducting audits, improving processes and controls. Your day will involve engaging with various teams, acting as a subject matter expert, and utilizing technology to achieve efficient results in a fast paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment. A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong technical, analytical and problem solving ability.

    About the team

    Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and efficiency in tax reporting. We are a collaborative group that values innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork. By joining us, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to scaling our processes to meet the growing demands of our business.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 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

     

    - Bachelor's degree

     

    - Experience researching tax issues

     

    - Financial / Accounting knowledge

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and entries

     

    - Master's degree, or CPA

     

    - Knowledge of at least one data-focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar

     

    - Knowledge of withholding tax principles and application

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    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.