Finance Transformation Manager, Accounting, Tools, Entities, Automation, and Management Reporti[...]

Amazon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to join the ATEAM to launch automation initiatives across the Accounting organization. The role focuses on process improvement, month-end close acceleration, and scalable automation solutions in a fast-paced global environment.

The position requires expertise in accounting automation, project management, technology, internal controls, and process design, with collaboration across accounting, business, finance and technical teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or related analytical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience delivering results for large cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in automation and analysis to improve processes.
• Experience in project management including planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to influence automation design and implementation with financial best practices.
• Gather and document detailed functional accounting requirements and deliver technical deliverables.
• Define project plans and identify risks early in the lifecycle.
• Lead pre-launch user acceptance testing and readiness assessments.
• Drive automation projects reducing manual effort while ensuring financial control.
• Standardize program delivery and global processes across the accounting organization.

Skills

Finance

Automation

Project management

Internal controls

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to join the Accounting, Tools, Entities, Automation, and Management Reporting (ATEAM) team responsible for contributing to the launch of automation initiatives across the Accounting organization. With the rapid growth of the company, it is essential to make continued investments in process improvement, month-end close acceleration, automation, AI scaling, technology. This role has a globally impacting scope and will partner with the world-wide Accounting teams. A successful candidate in this position will have experience in accounting automation, aptitude for project management, technology, internal controls and process design.

Description

Amazon is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to join the Accounting, Tools, Entities, Automation, and Management Reporting (ATEAM) team responsible for contributing to the launch of automation initiatives across the Accounting organization. With the rapid growth of the company, it is essential to make continued investments in process improvement, month-end close acceleration, automation, AI scaling, technology. This role has a globally impacting scope and will partner with the world-wide Accounting teams. A successful candidate in this position will have experience in accounting automation, aptitude for project management, technology, internal controls and process design.

This position supports and can directly influence the implementation of accounting technology automation solutions to drive process improvement, reduce manual effort, and improve financial controllership. It requires the ability to interpret accounting requirements and transform those to a technical solution with the support of technical partners. The Finance Transformation Manager will collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders from accounting, business, finance and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions to complex problems.

The candidate will benefit from having operated successfully in a fast-paced global organization. Strong prioritization and communication skills are required in representing the accounting organization’s responsibility of financial controllership to internal stakeholders from non-financial disciplines. Practical project management experience is required, along with demonstrable exposure to leading and delivering on technical projects.

The role offers the opportunity to participate in influencing innovative business and accounting opportunities and to work closely with experienced cross-functional partners. As a member of the team, this individual will also have access to internal training and coaching opportunities to further develop the skills required to excel as a Finance Transformation Manager in the organization.

Key job responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to influence automation design and implementation with financial best practices
• Gather and document detailed functional accounting requirements and delivery of technical deliverables
• Define a project plan and think critically to identify, evaluate and communicate on potential risks and obstacles early in the project lifecycle
• Define and execute on the pre-launch user acceptance testing and lead the automation launch readiness assessment
• Lead projects, supporting manual effort reduction and process efficiency while maintaining financial control
• Streamline program delivery across the accounting organization by standardizing project communications, execution and documentation, ensuring consistent, scalable global processes

A day in the life

Day To Day Activities Will Look Like As Follows

• Diving deep into Accounting customer problem statements to analyze and identify automation opportunities and process optimization
• Strong partnership with technical teams to solution and delivery globally impacting automation solutions
• Project Management
• Delivering accounting requirements to business and technical teams
• Facilitate and review user acceptance testing
• Communicate program updates to relevant stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
• Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or experience in project management
• Experience in a finance role leading a project or program and partnering with multiple stakeholders within a business, or experience troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to streamline complex challenges
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively managing stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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&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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, OR, Portland - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

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

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10508000