Strategic Tax Planning Manager - Canada

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Paid time off

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Canada is seeking a strategic tax professional to lead direct and indirect tax planning across GST/HST, corporate income tax, and cross-border matters in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with legal, policy, accounting, and business teams to balance compliance with growth and provide technically sound solutions.

The role emphasizes strong judgment, practical tax advice, and the ability to navigate complex Canadian tax policy landscapes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience.
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive direct and indirect tax planning strategies for new Amazon product launches and business features across multiple operational domains.
• Research complex Canadian issues across GST/HST, PST/QST, and direct tax, including cross-border matters.
• Lead and contribute to Amazon's Canada direct and indirect tax planning initiatives.
• Draft tax opinions, technical memos, and documentation to support positions and our ongoing reporting, compliance, and controversy analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, public policy, accounting, and business partner teams to keep operations tax-efficient and compliant.
• Manage engagements with outside tax counsel and advisors.
• Track planning and policy trends in Canada and globally, analyze legislative changes, and identify opportunities to advocate for policy change with governments and tax authorities.

Skills

Tax experience

Finance analytics

Cross-functional work

Education

CPA or law degree or taxation degree

Job description

Amazon Canada is seeking a strategic tax professional to lead direct and indirect tax planning across GST/HST, corporate income tax, and cross-border matters in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with legal, policy, accounting, and business teams to balance compliance with growth and provide technically sound solutions.

The role emphasizes strong judgment, practical tax advice, and the ability to navigate complex Canadian tax policy landscapes.