Accounting Manager – Robotics & Fulfillment Technologies, Amazon Stores Accounting

About the role

Lead accounting for complex manufacturing, self-constructed asset, and new business initiatives across Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics organization. Design and implement scalable accounting policies, processes, and internal controls supporting manufacturing operations, emerging business models, and financial reporting. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, Tax, and Technology teams to influence accounting outcomes during business, product, and system development. Drive accounting strategy for ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives, including system design, testing, governance, and deployment. Evaluate complex transactions—including acquisitions, commercialization initiatives, inventory, capitalization, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and intercompany activities—and determine the appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting position papers supporting new products, transactions, and business models. Drive automation and continuous process improvements by partnering with technology teams to simplify accounting processes, enhance reporting, and leverage AI-driven solutions. Own complex month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while proactively identifying and mitigating financial reporting risks. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational growth and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting for complex manufacturing, self-constructed asset, and new business initiatives across Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics organization.
• Design and implement scalable accounting policies, processes, and internal controls supporting manufacturing operations, emerging business models, and financial reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, Tax, and Technology teams to influence accounting outcomes during business, product, and system development.
• Drive accounting strategy for ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives, including system design, testing, governance, and deployment.
• Evaluate complex transactions—including acquisitions, commercialization initiatives, inventory, capitalization, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and intercompany activities—and determine the appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting position papers supporting new products, transactions, and business models.
• Drive automation and continuous process improvements by partnering with technology teams to simplify accounting processes, enhance reporting, and leverage AI-driven solutions.
• Own complex month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while proactively identifying and mitigating financial reporting risks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational growth and integration.

Requirements

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency.
• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients.
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification.
• Experience with ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to influence accounting outcomes during business, product, and system development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation.
• Experience with financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

• Technical accounting expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Amazon 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.

Pay

Base salary range for this position is $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.