Senior Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax Planning

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Description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Manager to join and lead its State Income Tax Planning team. The Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment where attention to detail and strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

This position is responsible for overseeing Amazon's State Income Tax Planning function and advises various stakeholders within the company on the state income tax implications of both internal and external developments. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in State Income Tax planning and be expected to serve as a trusted resource to both the compliance team and the audit team. As a result, effective communication and coordination skills are a must.

Job Description

The primary duties of this position will include the following:

• Monitoring legislative, judicial and administrative developments in the state income tax arena to determine their potential implications to the company
• Analyzing the state income/franchise tax implications of proposed transactions, new business initiatives and M&A activity
• Interacting with state taxing authorities on both a formal and informal basis to obtain guidance on state tax positions
• Partnering with Provision, Audit, and Compliance teams regarding filing positions
• Preparing and/or reviewing memos that support the company's FIN48 reserves relating to state income tax issues
• Preparing and/or reviewing memos and workpapers that support the company's state income tax filings
• Analyzing state income tax assessments to determine accuracy and potential items for protest and/or appeal
• Gathering, organizing, and documenting information provided to state taxing authorities for audits, litigation and appeals
• Reviewing Excel models that detail the state income tax impact of proposed legislative changes and potential changes to the legal entity organizational structure
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• Experience in taxation in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm
• Experience managing other employees and leading international tax team through hiring and development
• 7 years of state income tax planning experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partner well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
• Experience with accounting concepts and tax regulations, laws and standards
• Experience with tax modeling in Excel-based models or other similar programs
  
  

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $225,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.