Senior M&A Accounting Leader – Investments & Acquisitions

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Principal in Investments & M&A Accounting to own the accounting strategy for high-profile acquisitions and equity investments from diligence through integration. You will partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to shape how transactions land in Amazon's financial statements.

Lead and represent accounting across the full M&A lifecycle, perform research on complex issues, and drive process improvements to scale with dealmaking.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience.
• 12+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience.
• MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent accounting across the full M&A lifecycle, from pre-close diligence to post-close integration.
• Research and resolve technical accounting questions—business combinations, purchase accounting, valuations, and equity instruments.
• Influence senior leaders and drive decisions on transactions that shape Amazon's future.
• Build and improve processes to scale with Amazon's pace of dealmaking.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting background

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBA or CPA

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Principal in Investments & M&A Accounting to own the accounting strategy for high-profile acquisitions and equity investments from diligence through integration. You will partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to shape how transactions land in Amazon's financial statements.

Lead and represent accounting across the full M&A lifecycle, perform research on complex issues, and drive process improvements to scale with dealmaking.