Description Join us in shaping the future of tax planning at Amazon! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in tax planning 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. Key job responsibilities • Develop an understanding of Amazon’s various business models and end-to-end systems to ensure effective communication and requirements with business partners, stakeholders, and tax leadership. • Help in 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 tax 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. A day in the life In this strategic tax advisory 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 direct and indirect tax guidance is integrated from the outset. Your responsibilities will include understanding direct tax and VAT/GST planning and 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, and build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches across multiple geographies. About the team 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. Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department - CPA, or Master's degree Preferred Qualifications - Experience researching indirect tax issues including taxability of products and services. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level 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.