Senior Leader in Canadian Indirect Tax Strategy

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC Full time

Position Overview
Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC is seeking an experienced tax professional to oversee our Canadian Indirect Tax Planning team. This senior leadership position is accountable for directing, coordinating, and establishing the strategic framework for all Canadian indirect tax planning initiatives, reporting directly to the Head of Canada Indirect Tax.


Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of Amazon's diverse business models and integrated systems to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with business partners, stakeholders, and senior tax leadership.


This role requires extensive expertise in Canadian indirect tax regulations (GST/HST/PST), including the ability to provide guidance on intricate Canadian indirect tax issues, interpret relevant court rulings, and assess user experiences related to Canadian indirect tax across all provinces.


The candidate must demonstrate independence and confidence in engaging with tax authorities, including senior officials, as well as collaborating with various business and partner teams within the organization.


Collaboration and Support
Working in close partnership with the broader Canada Tax team and other tax divisions is a crucial aspect of this role. The candidate will also be expected to assist the wider Canada Indirect Tax team with audit, compliance, tax strategy, and policy initiatives.


For instance, the candidate will need to understand and communicate the implications of new tax regulations or policies to business units and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance and audit requirements are met to provide clear guidelines to business and partner teams.


The ideal candidate should also possess foundational knowledge of direct tax issues and their potential impact on identified business solutions or audit inquiries.


Collaboration with Global Tax Department
The candidate will work closely with other members of the global tax department to gather cross-functional tax expertise and ensure the alignment of tax solutions and strategies.


Daily Responsibilities
You will be recognized as an authority in Canadian indirect tax matters.


Your role involves identifying and articulating challenges, opportunities, and strategies by leveraging your substantial expertise and sound judgment in decisions that have significant financial, operational, or customer implications.


You will lead independently and establish the vision for your team, innovating and effectively communicating with and influencing senior leaders both within and outside the tax domain.


You will manage complex issues, decisions, and escalations proactively, analyzing and resolving related challenges.


You will seek alternatives and provide recommendations on matters where limited or conflicting tax guidance exists.


About the Team
Our team not only delivers high-quality tax technical advice on complex or ambiguous areas but also assists our partners in anticipating challenges, considering the long-term implications of decisions, and enhancing the tax user experience.


We empower our partner teams to act swiftly by presenting various options and practical solutions for progress. Most importantly, we cultivate enduring relationships with our partners, gaining an in-depth understanding of their operations, systems, and workflows while enjoying the process.


Basic Qualifications

  • 10+ years of tax experience with a substantial focus on providing technical guidance.
  • 10+ years of experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field.
  • Experience in analyzing and interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law to make informed recommendations.
  • Experience within a multinational organization and/or legal or accounting firm.
  • 10+ years of experience in all Canadian indirect taxes (GST/HST; QST; BC PST; SK PST; MB RST).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or a degree in law, taxation, or accounting.
  • Completion of CPA GST/HST In-Depth.
  • Experience in Canadian indirect tax audits.
  • Ability to present to and influence all levels of management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to draft strategic documents and technical opinions.
  • Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects with minimal guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively on milestone-driven projects.
  • Ability to thrive in an informal and often ambiguous environment with tight deadlines.
  • Basic knowledge of Canadian direct tax.
  • Data analytics skills.
  • Proficiency in French.

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