Accounting Manager, Space & Tech Growth

Amazon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to deliver low-latency broadband to underserved communities. We are hiring an entrepreneurial Accounting Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and loves space, technology, and impactful finance.

You will partner with Revenue, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Accounting to drive process improvements, own the close, and guide complex accounting decisions in a global setting from Boston.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Export Control Requirement: U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, or eligible status as defined by export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects, provide accounting guidance, and serve as the first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues.
• Own end-to-end accounting and reporting processes across the accounting cycle.
• Research and document technical accounting positions for new initiatives and complex arrangements/transactions.
• Assess internal controls and influence system/process design for growing business activities.
• Ensure accurate reporting and monthly closes through sound judgment.
• Analyze complex processes and systems data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation across the organization.
• Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects, strengthening Accounting-IT collaboration.
• Navigate ambiguity and prioritize based on multiple business needs.
• Escalate risks and issues to leadership as needed.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Amazon Leo is building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to deliver low-latency broadband to underserved communities. We are hiring an entrepreneurial Accounting Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and loves space, technology, and impactful finance.

You will partner with Revenue, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Accounting to drive process improvements, own the close, and guide complex accounting decisions in a global setting from Boston.