Accounting Manager, Global Entity Expansion and Restructure

Amazon • Seattle, WA • 4h ago

Description

The Global Entity Expansion and Restructure team is the centralized accounting function responsible for the program management and consolidated postings for legal entity formation and restructures. The team sets processes and standards in support of the diligence, document preparation and leadership approval of these corporate projects, as well as, evaluating accounting impact for both consolidated and standalone legal entity results.

In this capacity, our accounting team members work across stakeholder groups, including Accounting, Business, Tax, Legal, and Treasury ensuring controllership, consistency and accuracy of our posting and reporting for these of critical corporate projects. Acting as an accountant, the team owns the project accounting assessment, coordination with our global accounting teams and centralized posting for entity restructures.

This position will be responsible for supporting the accounting on both consolidated and legal entity level for restructuring and closures. In this role you will work with cross-department business leaders and functional accounting teams to ensure a seamless process through proposal, approval and posting into the company's financial statements. Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment, manage through ambiguity and complexity while supporting multiple, simultaneous project launches impacting the global accounting organization.

Key job responsibilities

This role requires excellent communication and organization skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and communicate risks to senior leadership. Candidate experience should cover financial processes, project management, accounting conclusion documentation, and process design.

Job Responsibilities

Work independently to lead projects to support Amazon's corporate structure to ensure appropriate business support and controllership.

End to end accounting ownership for recording and reporting transactions under common control.

Responsible for delivery of complex cross functional projects

Proactively identifying, researching, consulting, and drafting technical memorandums on significant transactions.

Prioritize work for global project teams, monitoring transactions to ensure high standards are maintained.

Identifying and communicating project risks to senior leadership, along with clear recommendations for resolution or mitigation.

Partner with corporate legal, tax and financial operations team on communication of key operational and accounting issues identified.

End to end accounting ownership for recording and reporting transactions under common control.

Manage risks across disparate business functions, driving mitigation and resolution.

Build relationships across multiple teams within Amazon to foster a collaborative and productive working relationship.

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

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.

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, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, OR, Portland - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

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