Scott is a Principal of Economic Development at Amazon Web Services, leveraging his extensive background in property tax. He previously held several senior tax management roles at both Amazon and Walmart. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University.
He is deeply involved in the professional tax community, having served as a past President of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT). He is a frequent speaker at industry events and actively engages in professional networking and recruitment for his team.
Unique fact: He holds the CMI (Certified Member of the Institute) designation, a prestigious credential in the field of property taxation.
Scott Eckhardt, CMI
Principal, Economic Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Property Tax
He has extensive experience as a senior property tax manager at Amazon and is a Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI).
Economic Development
This is his current focus in his Principal role at Amazon Web Services, where he applies his deep understanding of tax and finance.
Tax Professional Networking
He actively encourages connections within the property tax community and promotes recruiting and networking events for Amazon's tax department.
Media Appearances
Scott has no verified media appearances
Work History
8-2025
Principal, Economic Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
10-2021 - 8-2025
Senior Property Tax Manager at Amazon
8-2019 - 10-2021
Complex Property Tax Manager at Amazon
8-2018 - 8-2019
Senior Manager, Digital Acceleration Finance at Walmart
10-2017 - 8-2018
Senior Manager, Global Tax Reporting at Walmart
6-2016 - 10-2017
Senior Manager, Property Tax at Walmart
2-2015 - 6-2016
Manager, Personal Property at Walmart
12-2012 - 12-2014
Tax Manager at Advantax Group
12-2011 - 12-2012
Senior Tax Consultant at Advantax Group
5-2010 - 12-2011
Tax Analyst at Advantax Group
11-2009 - 5-2010
Tax Intern at Advantax Group
Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Northern Illinois University
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Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Principal, Economic Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
