Tax Manager, CapEx
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking a Tax Manager to join its Direct Tax Reporting group within the Worldwide Capital Expenditures (CapEx) team. The mission of the Tax CapEx Team is to timely, accurately, and efficiently report the US income tax impact of global CapEx to our internal customers.
This role works closely with finance, accounting, and technology business partners to ensure all asset leasing transactions are properly reported for US income tax purposes, including Amazon acting in a lessee or lessor capacity. The job candidate will apply advanced knowledge of income tax reporting principles to Amazon’s leased asset holdings—spanning fulfillment network, data center, office, and physical store facilities as well as server and networking equipment, aircraft, and vehicles. This growing leased asset profile currently totals +$100B of gross book cost, requires +$10B of annual lease payments, and includes many unique lease terms, making this a challenging and impactful role for an ambitious candidate.
The Amazon Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment in which an organized, self-starter with excellent communication and project management skills will be successful.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage the accuracy and scalability of income tax reporting for leasing activity.
- Liaison with upstream business partners to provide technology automation requirements which optimize reporting efficiency for leasing activity.
- Partner with teammates across time zones to optimize and review tax adjustments related to leasing activity.
- Identify, implement, and manage process improvements which increase scalability of data.
- Research and document appropriate tax accounting methods as they relate to new leasing related business initiatives and transactions.
- Research and communicate changes in current and future legislation related to leasing activity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Multi-departmental project management experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution with a focus in accounting, tax, or similar
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA, or Master's degree
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
- Advanced understanding of CapEx related recognition issues and income tax accounting considerations.
- Tax and/or accounting experience in the leasing space.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills, specifically experience working with large data models and accounting systems.
- Self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks and independently define, implement, and manage creation of new processes.
- ERP knowledge or experience.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $172,900/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.