Principal, Revenue Accounting, Advertising, Advertising Accounting
About the role
This position is central to strengthening controllership across the Amazon Advertising organization. As a key accounting partner, you will manage and develop scalable financial controls and processes that simplify monthly reviews, enhance controllership rigor, and enable sustainable growth. You will collaborate with tech, finance, accounting, and business teams to drive long-term strategies, global standardization of metrics and reporting definitions, and new initiatives supporting Amazon Advertising’s mission.
The role requires exceptional accounting skills, strong leadership, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while influencing senior business leaders. You will lead a high-performing accounting team, mentor talent, and drive strategic and tactical decisions to maintain robust financial governance.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate financial reporting as the primary accounting leader for the business area, directly influencing senior leaders.
- Partner 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 senior accounting leadership.
- Drive AI and automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting processes.
- Collaborate with business teams to evaluate new contracts and incentives (ASC 606), championing 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 a robust internal control framework.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field.
- 7+ years of experience in finance technology, forecasting & budgeting, or other finance-focused competencies.
- Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Python, SQL, QuickSight, or Cognos.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or CPA.
- Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting, and operational processes.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is:
- 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
Compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options 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 and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.