Senior Energy Accounting Lead – Derivatives (ASC 815)

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

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC, the AWS energy accounting team, seeks an ASC 815 subject matter expert to support derivative accounting for energy contracts and NPNS scope determinations.

The ideal candidate will identify embedded derivatives, advise on structuring to avoid derivative classification, and collaborate with business and finance stakeholders during negotiations. This role also involves drafting GAAP position papers and supporting period-end close with accurate entries.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in finance technology or related finance-focused roles.
• 12+ years in finance, accounting, or analytical field.
• Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight or Cognos.

Responsibilities

• Support the derivative assessment process for energy agreements.
• Identify embedded derivative features and bifurcation requirements.
• Evaluate NPNS scope exception and documentation of delivery probability and optionality.
• Draft GAAP accounting position papers on derivatives/ASC 815 and related topics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during contract negotiations to provide ASC 815 guidance.
• Maintain internal controls over derivative identification and reporting.

Skills

Finance analytics

Forecasting & budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or CPA

Tools

Tableau

Python

SQB

Quicksight

Cognos

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC, the AWS energy accounting team, seeks an ASC 815 subject matter expert to support derivative accounting for energy contracts and NPNS scope determinations.

The ideal candidate will identify embedded derivatives, advise on structuring to avoid derivative classification, and collaborate with business and finance stakeholders during negotiations. This role also involves drafting GAAP position papers and supporting period-end close with accurate entries.