Finance Transformation Manager , Accounting Technology Group, Accounting

Amazon.com • Arlington, VA

202d • $85,900 - $179,500

About The Position

Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and fast-paced company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and unique culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth's most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish. When working at Amazon, your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon's strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position). Amazon has an immediate opening for a Finance Transformation Manager to join our Treasury Portfolio Management team. This position supports and directly influences the launches of Amazon's global treasury initiatives to support Amazon entities worldwide. Successful candidates will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, 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. Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following three disciplines - Accounting, Program Management and Finance Systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

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

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible.
• Responsible for financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing.
• Work closely with the global financial systems team, accounting operations teams, tax, treasury, and others to represent the accounting organization.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Equity options
• Sign-on payments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees