Accounting Manager, Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo, Accounting

Amazon • Nashville, TN

19h • $95,400 - $163,200 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support capital expenditure and leasing activities that power the Amazon Leo Network, partnering with global stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, build scalable processes, and uphold the highest standards in our month-end close. You will review commercial contracts and assess accounting treatments in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. Success in this role requires deep understanding of complex, high-growth organizations, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to the business, while collaborating with diverse teams to solve unusually complex challenges, in a fast-paced, global environment. Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is eager to drive AI and automation to streamline processes and strengthen controls, takes full ownership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and delivers impactful results that scale our rapidly growing infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for capital expenditures and leasing activities supporting the US Amazon Leo satellite network
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage complex accounting judgments related to fixed assets (ASC 360), leases (ASC 842), and research and development (ASC 730)
• Partner cross-functionally with global stakeholders on complex accounting transactions and processes
• Scale accounting processes to support rapid global growth
• Drive automation and AI enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.
• Support responses to audit inquiries and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level