Amazon is seeking a bar-raising Finance Manager to be a key partner in the Global Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis organization (FOAA). FOAA is a fast-paced group within Amazon where new challenges arise every day. This position will partner with Global Operations and Accounting teams to identify areas of controllership risk, compliance risk, and related financial accounting impact. The ideal candidate is a highly proactive self-starter with a strong technical accounting background, problem solving skills and attention to detail who will take ownership and drive positive change including evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics. This role has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities include: · Working closely with the accounting and finance teams to evaluate monthly results · Facilitate financial review meetings with executive
· 7+ years of relevant experience · BA/BS degree required with major in Accounting · CPA (or equivalent)· CPA (or equivalent) · Big 4 public accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients · Operational accounting experience with one or more Fortune 500 companies · Experience working in a fast paced environment similar to a high tech start-up · Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills · Strong analytical and data gathering skills (SQL skills highly desired) · Oracle experience · Familiarity with GAAP research tools and the FASB codification · Experience with documenting accounting