Global Indirect Tax Strategy Lead

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a senior tax strategist to shape global indirect tax planning and collaborate with finance, legal, and product teams. The role focuses on developing innovative tax strategies aligned with Amazon’s growth and regulatory requirements, while coordinating cross-border compliance and risk management.

The position involves staying abreast of international tax changes, communicating tax implications to senior leadership, and guiding product launches with tax considerations across

Qualifications

• 12+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience.
• Experience in taxation in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm.
• Knowledge of international indirect tax planning and strong understanding of or practical experience with tax laws in other countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Amazon’s various business models and end-to-end systems to ensure effective communication and requirements with business partners, stakeholders, and senior tax leadership.
• Lead 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 senior 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.

Skills

12+ years experience

Corporate taxation

International tax planning

Education

CPA or LL.M. (Taxation)

Job description

Amazon is seeking a senior tax strategist to shape global indirect tax planning and collaborate with finance, legal, and product teams. The role focuses on developing innovative tax strategies aligned with Amazon’s growth and regulatory requirements, while coordinating cross-border compliance and risk management.

The position involves staying abreast of international tax changes, communicating tax implications to senior leadership, and guiding product launches with tax considerations across