Accounting Manager, Accounting Operations & Project Management, Finance Operations Accounting & Analysis (FOAA)

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Accounting Manager for Accounting Operations & Project Management within FOAA. The role centers on leading strategic operational improvements, building scalable analytics, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen controllership and financial reporting.

You will drive automation, develop data-driven insights, and influence senior stakeholders while ensuring rigorous financial controls and process enhancements across accounting functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
• Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
• Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
• Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
• Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
• Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
• Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
• Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
• Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
• Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
• Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving

Job description

Accounting Manager, Accounting Operations & Project Management, Finance Operations Accounting & Analysis (FOAA)

Job ID: 10544534 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Finance Operations Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) performs accounting and financial planning & analysis services, and our primary customers are Finance Operations, Central Accounting and other Amazon Finance teams. Our vision is to create a world-class Accounting and Finance organization that raises the controllership bar, fosters continuous improvement, builds scalable processes and intelligent tools to support financial reporting and the strategic decision-making of our partners, and lowers the company’s cost structure. We focus on controllership and financial stewardship.

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Key job responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
• Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
• Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
• Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
• Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
• Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
• Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
• Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
• Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
• Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
• Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
• 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
• 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
• 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&DD 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
• 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&DD 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually