Principal, Revenue Accounting, Advertising, Advertising Accounting

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal to serve as a key accounting partner to the Amazon Advertising business. This role is central to strengthening controllership across the organization, with primary responsibility for managing and developing scalable financial controls and processes that simplify monthly reviews, enhance controllership rigor, and enable sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial reporting as the primary accounting leader for the business area, directly influencing senior leaders
• Partner and strategize with business, accounting, finance, and tax stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination, compliance, and scalability
• Own critical financial reporting deliverables, including 10-K and 10-Q disclosures, and present key findings to Advertising senior accounting leadership
• Drive AI and automation solutions for operational improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting processes
• Collaborate with business teams to evaluate new contracts and incentives (ASC 606), championing accounting controllership considerations in new business terms and launches
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos under US GAAP, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Lead cross-functional projects including process improvements, controls enhancement, and integration of accounting processes with Amazon systems
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and approvals of estimates, presenting conclusions to senior leadership
• Execute quarterly reviews and sign-offs on SOX 404 key controls, ensuring robust internal control framework

Requirements

• 12+ years of tax, finance, or a related analytical field experience
• 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience
• Experience with Tableau, Python, SQL, Quicksight, Cognos, or other BI packages

Qualifications

• MBA or CPA
• Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting, and operational processes

Pay

• USA, CA, Culver City: $139,100.00 - $188,200.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston: $139,100.00 - $188,200.00 USD annually
• USA, OR, Portland: $139,100.00 - $188,200.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $139,100.00 - $188,200.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $139,100.00 - $188,200.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $139,100.00 - $188,200.00 USD annually

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)