Tax Controversy Manager, Tax Controversy

$80,900 - $172,900/Yr

Amazon - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

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About the position

The Tax Controversy Manager will play a pivotal role in Amazon's Tax Controversy Team, working closely with both the Tax Controversy and Advertising teams. This position involves managing IRS audits and supporting the global Advertising business while driving process improvements and leveraging technology solutions to enhance operational efficiencies. The candidate will be expected to operate independently, collaborate effectively, and manage large data sets to identify automation opportunities and streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements by analyzing current processes to uncover dependencies and requirements for developing streamlined solutions.
• Perform detailed analysis of large data sets, troubleshooting and translating findings for leadership and tax authorities.
• Leverage technology solutions to create operational efficiencies and standardization, addressing technical debt and manual processes.
• Support the preparation of financial audit documentation and coordinate responses to audit requests from tax authorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with technology teams across tax, accounting, and finance, implementing solutions to enhance audit practices.
• Manage and organize large audits and advertising projects, ensuring stakeholder involvement and timely deliverables.
• Prepare and present documents and status updates to stakeholders and leadership on various tax projects and reporting metrics.
• Participate in tax technical discussions to gather requirements and outline project responsibilities and roadmaps.
• Identify and manage relationships with tax teams, accounting, tech teams, business teams, external auditors, and third-party providers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of tax, finance, or a related analytical field experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications.
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years of experience in technology solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management.
• 5+ years of experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
• CPA, PMP, or similar certification.
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics for improvement.
• Experience in tax compliance and reporting, tax planning, external or internal audit, tax controversy, and technology solutions implementation.
• Experience at Amazon or a similarly complex, diverse, dynamic global organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High aptitude for technology and familiarity with solutions like Salesforce, Quicksights, PowerBI.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and other benefits as part of a total compensation package.
• Equity and sign-on payments may be provided depending on the position offered.