Property Tax Senior Manager, State & Local Tax

Amazon Amazon · Big Tech · Seattle, WA · Finance & Accounting

This role is for a Senior Manager of Property Tax at Amazon, focusing on leveraging technology and generative AI to transform tax management strategies. The primary responsibilities include leading a team, optimizing tax outcomes, and collaborating with stakeholders. While AI is mentioned as a tool to enhance processes, the core function of the role is property tax management and leadership, not AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide expert guidance on property tax strategies for Amazon's diverse site portfolio
  2. Lead and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals
  3. Identify and challenge property valuations to optimize tax outcomes
  4. Develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership
  5. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage property tax complexities

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
  • 10+ years of tax experience with a significant amount of time providing technical guidance experience
  • 5+ years of managing a high caliber team experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
  • 10+ years progressive experience in the area of Real and Personal property tax valuation and compliance

Nice to have

  • Experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience
  • Experience liaising with tax authorities including responding to audits and information requests
  • Experience communicating to senior management and customers verbally and in writing
  • Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
  • CPA, JD, or Master’s degree
  • CMI or similar professional designation
  • Experience with multi-state, multi-entity corporate structures
  • Understanding of valuation methodology

What the JD emphasized

  • transformative tax management strategies using advanced technology, including generative AI