Global Functional Accounting Leader, Accounts Payable

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an experienced finance Principal to lead the Global Accounts Payable function within the FOAA team. The role focuses on setting global goals, driving automation, and maintaining strong controllership across regions.

The candidate will partner with global operations, drive standardization of reporting, and guide finance talent strategies while delivering robust financial insights for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tax, finance or related analytical field experience.
• 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting experience.
• Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or other BI packages.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute goals for the FOAA AP functional area globally.
• Prioritize automation projects within FOAA AP to drive baseline savings.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying business process re-engineering opportunities and partnering with projects team to provide accounting requirements.
• Drive global reporting format standardization and set Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Ensure all Central Accounting Deliverables met within SLA; analyze account activity; validate balances; explain drivers of fluctuations
• Influence business decisions with data-driven analysis and presentation of alternatives
• Facilitate financial review meetings with FinOps leadership and design/review internal financial reports
• Raise the bar on hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent to build our finance team.

Skills

Finance experience

Finance technology

BI tools

Education

MBA or CPA

Tools

Tableau

Python

SQB

Quicksight

Cognos

Job description

Description

Amazon seeks an experienced finance Principal to be the Global Functional Leader for the Accounts Payable vertical on the Finance Operations Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team.

Amazon seeks an experienced finance Principal to be the Global Functional Leader for the Accounts Payable vertical on the Finance Operations Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team.

Key job responsibilities

• Set and execute goals for the FOAA AP functional area globally
• Prioritize automation projects within FOAA AP to drive FOAA baseline savings goals
• Drive operational excellence by identifying business process re-engineering opportunities and partnering with projects team to provide accounting requirements that maintain highest level of controllership
• Drive global reporting format standardization and set Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Ensure all Central Accounting Deliverables met within SLA; analyzing account activity; validating account balances are materially correct; explaining business drivers for account balance fluctuations
• Influencing business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis and presentation of alternatives
• Facilitate financial review meetings with FinOps leadership, including design and review of internal financial reports
• Raise the bar on hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent to continue building our world class team of finance professionals

A day in the life

This position is the key partner for Global Accounts Payable senior leadership and will partner with Global Operations and Accounting teams to identify areas of controllership risk, compliance risk, and related financial accounting impact. The ideal candidate is a highly proactive self-starter with a strong operational and accounting background, problem solving skills and attention to detail who will take ownership and drive positive change including evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics. This role has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

About The Team

Finance Operations enables and accelerates Amazon’s growth by improving the vendor and seller experience through automation and innovative process improvements that simplify doing business with Amazon and that enable lower prices and greater selection for our customers.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, or CPA
• Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes

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&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, WA, Seattle - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID

A10432044