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We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Fixed Asset Accounting Finance and Business Integration team, specifically supporting the emerging Kuiper Business. This role will focus on fixed asset accounting processes and will be instrumental in supporting and influencing the launches of Kuiper's global business initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with global financial systems, accounting operations, tax, treasury, and other teams, representing the accounting organization to various stakeholders. This position requires collaboration with business finance and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and flexible world-class solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment and possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize.

Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following three disciplines – Accounting, Program Management and Financial Systems. Candidate experience should cover financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams to accomplish unusually complex challenges is expected and an ongoing requirement for this position.

Key job responsibilities

1. Own and manage project management lifecycle activities for multiple fixed asset-related projects simultaneously, from beginning to end (planning, requirements gathering, technology team partnerships, UAT planning and performance, project closing, and stakeholder engagement. ) L

2. Lead automation projects to design and implement processes/tools that enhance financial statement accuracy and efficiency, particularly for fixed asset management.

3. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for, and represent, fixed asset accounting functions with diver stakeholder teams across Amazon

4. Own delivery of accounting requirement documentation and execution of user acceptance testing

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• Experience managing large-volume accounting / finance process improvement and/or technology projects with aggressive schedules

• 5+ years of program/project management experience (including requirements lifecycle management and testing support) in a mid-size or large company with a proven record of successful delivery and customer obsession.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA

• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions

• Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification

• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• PMP

• Experience supporting accounting/finance customers in setting and managing expectations, project deliverables, and conflict resolution.

• Operational accounting experience with one or more Fortune 500 companies

• Experience in managing cross-functional initiatives through influence versus direct management.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.