Program Manager, Accounting Transformation, Finance & Business Integration

Amazon is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance and Business Integration team. This role involves collaborating with accounting operations, business, finance, and technology teams to implement systems that automate financial flows for our Stores business. The candidate will support and influence the launches of Amazon’s newest global business initiatives.

About the role

In this role, you will represent accounting while working with diverse teams to deliver scalable, secure, and flexible financial solutions. The position requires operating successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, and prioritization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with accounting and technology teams to develop and implement strategies for large, multi-year accounting automation programs.
• Own and manage lifecycle activities for multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, requirements gathering, technology partnerships, UAT planning, project closing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead automation projects to design processes and tools that improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial statement processes.
• Support Amazon’s business expansion by ensuring controlled processes to maintain materially correct financial statements.
• Act as a consultant to various stakeholder teams across Amazon.
• Make empowered, impactful decisions to drive projects to completion.
• Collaborate with Amazonians from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in finance or a related analytical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in accounting, program management, and finance systems.
• Experience with financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in solving complex challenges.
• CPA certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with GAAP research tools and the FASB codification.
• Experience in accounting management with Big Four firms and Fortune 500 clients (preferred).
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions.

Pay

• USA, CA, Culver City: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
• USA, OR, Portland: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville: $85,900.00 - $146,900.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually

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.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).