Amazon · 1 day ago
Principal Tax Controversy, Tax Controversy
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expAmazon is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our Tax Controversy Team with a focus on all aspects of US federal tax controversy. The role involves managing IRS audits, coordinating tax responses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex tax issues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Acting as a primary tax point of contact for the US federal audit, assisting with 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
Preparing and analyzing complex data, including the use of technology tools and AI, along with a willingness to embrace and learn evolving new technologies
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
Preferred
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 in taxation in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm
J.D
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Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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