Tax Manager, Tax Controversy

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

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Tax Manager for the Tax Controversy Team, responsible for managing direct tax audits and interactions with tax authorities. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency with tax software. Join a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth, while contributing to complex tax compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits

Full range of benefits

Total compensation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax, finance, or related analytical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• 3+ years of experience with transaction tax calculation software.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of responses to tax authorities.
• Develop presentations on tax matters.
• Research and document tax issues from a controversy perspective.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex)

Microsoft Office products

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Tax Controversy Team as a Canadian corporate tax specialist to manage direct tax audits. The Tax Controversy Team is directly responsible for tax authority interactions and other audits in various tax jurisdictions. The Tax Controversy Team is looking for candidates who have extensive experience with navigating tax authority requests with respect to Canadian corporate income tax law and can operating a dynamic environment. The candidate will be expected to roll up their sleeves to deliver accurate results on multiple projects with competing deadlines. This role will require interacting with other members of the Amazon tax team to handle various tax issues including transfer pricing, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance.



Key job responsibilities
- Manage the preparation of responses to information requests from tax authorities
- Develop and deliver presentations on tax matters to various stakeholders
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external advisors
- Research and document tax issues from a controversy perspective
- Implement and enhance organizational processes for continuous improvement

A day in the life
You'll engage with various stakeholders to coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries, collaborate with subject matter experts, and contribute to process improvements. Your day might include preparing documentation for tax authorities, consulting with internal teams on complex tax matters, and participating in strategic planning sessions.

About the team
Our Americas Tax Controversy Team collaborates across borders to ensure tax compliance and manage audits throughout the Americas region. We foster a supportive environment where innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving are encouraged. Based in either Vancouver, BC or Toronto, Ontario, you'll be part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth.- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
- Master's degree- 3+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
- Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language

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.

The base salary for this position ranges from $89,200/year up to $149,000/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.