Energy Accounting Lead — Derivatives & ASC 815

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud provider seeking an ASC 815 subject matter expert to evaluate derivative accounting in energy contracts. The role partners with business stakeholders to determine goals, advise on contract terms, and drive resolution of complex accounting questions.

The ideal candidate has extensive finance and accounting experience, including GAAP knowledge and leadership capabilities, to support the Energy Accounting team in regulatory compliance and close processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience.
• 12+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience.
• Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or other BI packages.

Responsibilities

• Support derivative accounting evaluations for ASC 815.
• Identify embedded derivative features within energy contracts.
• Propose non-derivative structuring alternatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during contract negotiation for ASC 815 guidance.
• Draft GAAP accounting position papers on derivatives and related topics.

Skills

Finance tech exp

Finance accounting exp

BI tools: Tableau Python Quicksight

Education

MBA

CPA

Tools

Tableau

Python

SQB

Quicksight

Cognos

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud provider seeking an ASC 815 subject matter expert to evaluate derivative accounting in energy contracts. The role partners with business stakeholders to determine goals, advise on contract terms, and drive resolution of complex accounting questions.

The ideal candidate has extensive finance and accounting experience, including GAAP knowledge and leadership capabilities, to support the Energy Accounting team in regulatory compliance and close processes.