Finance Transformation Manager, Accounting Technology Group, Accounting
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
Lead program delivery for third-party system implementations supporting foreign exchange and Treasury accounting managing end-to-end coordination from requirements definition through go-live and post-implementation support
Partner with accounting operations financial systems teams and external vendors to document accounting requirements design processes and ensure system configurations accurately reflect foreign currency revaluation monetary account classification and financial instrument accounting treatments
Coordinate user acceptance testing cycles and journal entry mapping reviews working with accounting teams to validate that system functionality meets business needs and accounting standards
Manage foreign exchange accounting considerations across multi-entity structures and support general ledger account governance initiatives to ensure consistency and accuracy across global business entities
Develop and deliver cross-functional training materials and awareness programs to enable accounting teams to effectively use new systems and processes
A day in the life
In this role youll focus on delivering our foreign exchange and Treasury accounting transformation initiatives. You might start your day reviewing requirements documentation with our accounting operations team then transition into coordinating with our global financial systems group to ensure system configurations accurately reflect accounting treatments for foreign currency revaluation and financial instruments. Youll facilitate user acceptance testing cycles collaborate with external vendors on implementation timelines and work through complex multi-entity accounting structures. Throughout the week youll partner with Treasury Tax and FinTech teams to align on priorities troubleshoot challenges and communicate progress to senior leadership. Your work bridges the gap between business requirements and technical solutions ensuring our teams have the tools and processes they need to succeed.
About the team
We are a collaborative group dedicated to modernizing Amazons accounting infrastructure and processes. Our team works across the Accounting department Finance Systems Treasury and Tax organizations to deliver solutions that serve our global business. Were focused on building systems and processes that are not only highly scalable and secure but also intuitive for the accounting professionals who use them every day. Were excited to welcome someone who can help us advance our foreign exchange accounting capabilities improve reporting consistency across legal entities and enable our teams to work more efficiently. If youre energized by solving complex accounting and technical challenges while working with talented cross-functional partners this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
- 5 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting or related field or a Masters degree (MBA or related discipline) and experience or equivalent experience in finance roles
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Masters degree (MBA or related discipline) or Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CIMA CPA or equivalent)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or experience in project management
- Experience working with stakeholders or experience supporting the implementation of controls or contributing to audits over financial reporting environments
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing strategic initiatives
- Hands-on experience with foreign exchange accounting foreign currency revaluation or derivatives accounting structures
- Experience with treasury management systems valuation platforms or enterprise resource planning general ledger systems (such as SAP or Oracle)
- Knowledge of foreign currency accounting standards (such as ASC 830 or ASC 815) or experience supporting derivatives and hedging program accounting requirements
- Experience with general ledger account governance monetary account classification or foreign currency revaluation remediation programs at scale
- Experience with change management stakeholder enablement or training program development in a finance or accounting context
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 Companys 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 CA Culver City - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA OR Portland - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 85900.00 - 146900.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
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