Description
Amazon is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to join the Accounting, Tools, Entities, Automation, and Management Reporting (ATEAM) team responsible for contributing to the launch of automation initiatives across the Accounting organization. With the rapid growth of the company, it is essential to make continued investments in process improvement, month-end close acceleration, automation, AI scaling, technology. This role has a globally impacting scope and will partner with the world-wide Accounting teams. A successful candidate in this position will have experience in accounting automation, aptitude for project management, technology, internal controls and process design.
This position supports and can directly influence the implementation of accounting technology automation solutions to drive process improvement, reduce manual effort, and improve financial controllership. It requires the ability to interpret accounting requirements and transform those to a technical solution with the support of technical partners. The Finance Transformation Manager will collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders from accounting, business, finance and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions to complex problems.
The candidate will benefit from having operated successfully in a fast-paced global organization. Strong prioritization and communication skills are required in representing the accounting organization's responsibility of financial controllership to internal stakeholders from non-financial disciplines. Practical project management experience is required, along with demonstrable exposure to leading and delivering on technical projects.
The role offers the opportunity to participate in influencing innovative business and accounting opportunities and to work closely with experienced cross-functional partners. As a member of the team, this individual will also have access to internal training and coaching opportunities to further develop the skills required to excel as a Finance Transformation Manager in the organization.
Key job responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to influence automation design and implementation with financial best practices
Gather and document detailed functional accounting requirements and delivery of technical deliverables
Define a project plan and think critically to identify, evaluate and communicate on potential risks and obstacles early in the project lifecycle
Define and execute on the pre-launch user acceptance testing and lead the automation launch readiness assessment
Lead projects, supporting manual effort reduction and process efficiency while maintaining financial control
Streamline program delivery across the accounting organization by standardizing project communications, execution and documentation, ensuring consistent, scalable global processes
A day in the life
Day to day activities will look like as follows:
Diving deep into Accounting customer problem statements to analyze and identify automation opportunities and process optimization
Strong partnership with technical teams to solution and delivery globally impacting automation solutions
Project Management
Delivering accounting requirements to business and technical teams
Facilitate and review user acceptance testing
Communicate program updates to relevant stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis
Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks
Preferred Qualifications
CPA
Experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or experience in project management
Experience in a finance role leading a project or program and partnering with multiple stakeholders within a business, or experience troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to streamline complex challenges
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network
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.
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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
