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Amazon Sr. Manager Tax Controversy, Tax Controversy in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon is seeking a Sr. Manager to join our Tax Controversy Team with a focus on US and International tax controversy with a focus on transfer pricing issues as well as manage a global portfolio of APAs.
The Tax Controversy Team is directly responsible for IRS and other audits in various tax jurisdictions. The Tax Controversy Team is looking for candidates who can operate in a dynamic environment and will roll up their own sleeves and dive deep to deliver accurate results on multiple projects with competing deadlines. This role requires some travel both domestically and internationally, and interacting with other members of the Amazon tax team handling various tax issues including transfer pricing, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance.
This position can be located in Seattle, WA (preferred) or Arlington, VA.
Primary responsibilities will include:
· Acting as a primary tax point of contact for the US federal audit with a focus on transfer pricing, managing global transfer pricing controversies and APA issues, and other global tax controversies.
· Preparing, planning and coordinating responses to information document requests, due diligence requests from competent authorities, and other similar inquiries from tax authorities.
· Preparing and presenting presentations on various tax issues to tax authorities.
· Coordinating communications with the Amazon Tax Reporting, Transfer Pricing, and local country tax teams as well as other internal tax subject matter experts.
· Leading and preparing for interviews of members in various business teams for diligence and functional interviews with tax authorities.
· Researching and documenting domestic and international tax issues, from a controversy perspective.
· Managing relationships with external advisors on tax controversy matters.
· Developing strong working relationships among cross-functional teams, including Legal, Accounting, HR, and other teams.
· Implementing and executing organizational processes to help the Tax Controversy Team meet its goal of continuous process improvements related to the team’s objectives.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
10+ years of tax experience with a significant amount of time providing technical guidance experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience
Experience liaising with tax authorities including responding to audits and information requests
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $149,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,700/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.