Finance Transformation Mgr - Reports, Leo Accounting PMO - Reporting, Testing, Readiness

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Accounting PMO leader to drive cross-functional programs supporting the launch and expansion of Amazon Leo in Austin, TX. The role partners with product, technology, and finance teams to deliver scalable financial solutions with strong controllership and processes.

Successful candidates will bring deep experience in accounting, program management, and financial systems implementation, and will influence senior leaders to balance time to market with automation investments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive new and evolving programs with cross-functional stakeholders, defining end to end strategy, owning and managing implementation activities, developing processes, metrics, documentation and communications, and supporting continuous improvement of programs.
• Partner with worldwide business, technology, and product teams on delivering high-quality programs.
• Provide feedback on priorities, timelines, and outcomes to influence business processes and decision making to scale financial recordkeeping health while meeting business objectives.
• Communicate and influence adoption of programs and processes across leaders, peers, and cross functional organizations.
• Collaborate and build relationships with business, product, accounting, technology, and finance owners globally to build scalable financial automation with the highest degree of controllership.
• Look around corners, proactively set up the team for success in achieving our goals, and earn trust through broad stakeholder influence.

Skills

Finance analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

COSO framework

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Description

It’s a new Day 1 for Leo and we are looking for team members to join the Accounting PMO supporting this emerging business.

This position supports and directly influences the launch and expansion of Amazon Leo and drives strategic initiatives that help grow and scale the business. This leader will champion controllership and scalability as they partner closely with global stakeholders including business product managers, financial technology teams, accounting operations, business finance, tax, treasury, and others to deliver world class financial solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to influence leaders 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 Financial Systems Implementation. The role requires an individual with financial accounting knowledge, experience working with technology teams to design and build world class financial systems integration solutions, and the capacity to accelerate the launch and management of an ongoing financial integration program. They need the ability to influence senior leaders and the willingness to drive the implementation of decisions across a global scope, balancing time to market with investments in automation.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and drive new and evolving programs with cross-functional stakeholders, defining end to end strategy, owning and managing implementation activities, developing processes, metrics, documentation and communications, and supporting continuous improvement of programs.
• Partner with worldwide business, technology, and product teams on delivering high-quality programs.
• Provide feedback on priorities, timelines, and outcomes to influence business processes and decision making to scale financial recordkeeping health while meeting business objectives.
• Communicate and influence adoption of programs and processes across leaders, peers, and cross functional organizations.
• Collaborate and build relationships with business, product, accounting, technology, and finance owners globally to build scalable financial automation with the highest degree of controllership.
• Look around corners, proactively set up the team for success in achieving our goals, and earn trust through broad stakeholder influence.

A day in the life

Your day begins with reviewing report test status updates and addressing critical issues. You'll work with testers to unblock issues and communicate defects to delivery teams. You'll own global and local report tracking mechanisms, maintaining data accuracy and reviewing new intake submissions per SOP requirements. You'll coordinate handoff of new report requirements to the product single-threaded owner and participate in weekly alignment calls between delivery teams and accounting as a key PMO stakeholder. You're responsible for ensuring the end-to-end report build lifecycle delivers timely results to accounting owners.

About the team

The AL*STARR team manages Accounting program tasks from test to deployment, playing a crucial role in ensuring successful implementation of financial systems and processes. We focus on maintaining high standards of quality and risk management throughout the deployment lifecycle, helping the organization make data-informed decisions about launch readiness and implementation strategies.

Our team thrives in a collaborative environment where analytical thinking and attention to detail are valued. We are committed to continuous improvement, constantly refining our methods to better assess and mitigate risks while supporting the organization's growth objectives through effective program management and financial oversight.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• Experience in a finance role including partnering with a variety of stakeholders across the business

• Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects

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 manage 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 .

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