Strategic Accounting Manager: AWS & Digital Finance

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a senior accounting leader to own the monthly close, deliver critical financial reporting, and drive technical accounting efforts across multiple business units. The role emphasizes SOX controls, GAAP research, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Tax, Sales, and Technology.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance/analytical roles, a Bachelor's in accounting, and preferably a CPA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly/quarterly close process and deliver meaningful reporting
• Review licensing agreements and interpret terms for revenue recognition
• Lead cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Production, Tax, Sales, and Technology
• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and scalability
• Lead delivery of accounting tasks across multiple business verticals

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial close

GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

COSO framework

GAAP research tools

SOX compliance

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a senior accounting leader to own the monthly close, deliver critical financial reporting, and drive technical accounting efforts across multiple business units. The role emphasizes SOX controls, GAAP research, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Tax, Sales, and Technology.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance/analytical roles, a Bachelor's in accounting, and preferably a CPA.