Amazon’s consumer team International Tax Counsel/Manager
Amazon is seeking an International Tax Counsel/Manager based at its Seattle headquarters to focus on U.S. international tax planning for both new initiatives as well as on-going business projects. This position will support Amazon’s consumer teams with particular focus on the marketplace business, and will work closely with business partners and members of the tax department to structure and understand transactions, restructurings, and business initiatives. This role will ensure we produce and maintain documented tax technical advice on the U.S. and local country tax impacts of business activities to support our reporting, compliance, and on-going tax controversy analyses. In order to be successful, the candidate must possess the ability to think strategically while also engaging in day-to-day tactical details. The candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to identify and manage tax and execution risks. Candidate should have in-depth tax technical knowledge with experience evaluating
· BS/BA required. J.D., L.L.M, Taxation preferred. · Minimum of 8 years of progressive international tax experience in a large corporate environment and/or U.S. public accounting or large law firm. · Demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex, milestone driven projects – including the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. · Demonstrated ability to manage others, both directly and indirectly, and to operate effectively in a matrixed environment. · Expertise in U.S. federal and international tax provisions with an understanding of or practical experience with tax laws