Accounting Manager - Global Financial Accounting \u0026 Controls, Digital Content \u0026 Services
Seattle, Washington
Amazon's digital accounting team provides diverse customer offerings including App Developer services via Amazon's Appstore, provision of engaging content through services like Amazon Kids+ and ComiXology, and independent author services through Print on Demand, Brilliance Publishing and Amazon Publishing. The digital accounting team is seeking a Finance Manager to support the accounting for its dynamic and growing digital businesses. This role will work across the broader Digital accounting team and Devices and Services team to lead management of various aspects of accounting month-end close, controllership initiatives, and new projects. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistency exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is the place where your career can flourish.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience operating in a complex, high-growth stage, multi-disciplinary organization. The candidate will work closely with members of cross-functional teams to design, develop and deliver operationalization of complex accounting projects. The candidate will also have technical accounting experience in reviewing contracts and assessing the accounting treatment in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, and results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize.
Key job responsibilities
• Supporting various aspects of our accounting month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.
• Ability to develop and provide accounting requirements to operationalize complex accounting concepts.
• Escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
• Ability to develop partnerships between cross functional stakeholders.
• Research, conclude and document/write technical accounting position papers.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Culver City, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
- Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
- Effective verbal and written communication
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/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.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience operating in a complex, high-growth stage, multi-disciplinary organization. The candidate will work closely with members of cross-functional teams to design, develop and deliver operationalization of complex accounting projects. The candidate will also have technical accounting experience in reviewing contracts and assessing the accounting treatment in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, and results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize.
Key job responsibilities
• Supporting various aspects of our accounting month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.
• Ability to develop and provide accounting requirements to operationalize complex accounting concepts.
• Escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
• Ability to develop partnerships between cross functional stakeholders.
• Research, conclude and document/write technical accounting position papers.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Culver City, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
- Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
- Effective verbal and written communication
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/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.
Created: 2024-05-16
Reference: 2608470
Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Seattle
ZIP: 98109
About Amazon
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Number of Employees: 1600000
Website: https://www.amazon.com/
Career site: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/
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