Job Description
Accounting Technology Group is hiring a Finance Technology Manager
to drive and support initiatives across the WorldWide Accounting organization to manage various automation, optimization and geographical expansion projects, with an emphasis in Record to Report space (General Ledger, Consolidation, Financial reporting etc.).
Successful candidates will have to operate successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze large datasets quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize. Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following three disciplines ? Accounting, Program Management, and Finance Systems.
Key job responsibilities
Provide program management direction: define project plans, manage implementation activities, and develop processes, documentation and communications for program/process rollout and ongoing support.
Define requirements and work with partner teams to design, implement and launch scalable solutions.
Design processes and procedures that scale with the business? growth in volume, complexity, and global geographic dispersion.
Communicate new/updated programs and processes to leaders, employees, and cross functional organizations.
Collaborate and build relationships with system and business owners globally to ensure process excellence and the highest degree of controllership.
Negotiate efficient and reliable processes and policies across partner teams to systematically eliminate dependencies and defects.
Work cross-organizationally and functionally to identify key opportunities in process, technical, and human interfaces and developing and implementing plans to capitalize on those opportunities and measure and monitor success and impacts.
A day in the life
In this role you will be part of a team that collaborates with Accounting and technical teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible.
You will be responsible for financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing.
This role will work closely with the global financial systems team, accounting operations teams, and others to represent the Accounting organization.
About the team
Our team?s primary focus is to deliver process enhancements,
optimization, standardization and technology services for the Global Accounting and Finance communities to continually improve our accounting processes, reporting, and control capabilities.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of program or project management experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience managing accounting/finance process improvement and/or technology projects with aggressive schedules
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, or CMA or CPA
PMP
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
to drive and support initiatives across the WorldWide Accounting organization to manage various automation, optimization and geographical expansion projects, with an emphasis in Record to Report space (General Ledger, Consolidation, Financial reporting etc.).
Successful candidates will have to operate successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze large datasets quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize. Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following three disciplines ? Accounting, Program Management, and Finance Systems.
Key job responsibilities
Provide program management direction: define project plans, manage implementation activities, and develop processes, documentation and communications for program/process rollout and ongoing support.
Define requirements and work with partner teams to design, implement and launch scalable solutions.
Design processes and procedures that scale with the business? growth in volume, complexity, and global geographic dispersion.
Communicate new/updated programs and processes to leaders, employees, and cross functional organizations.
Collaborate and build relationships with system and business owners globally to ensure process excellence and the highest degree of controllership.
Negotiate efficient and reliable processes and policies across partner teams to systematically eliminate dependencies and defects.
Work cross-organizationally and functionally to identify key opportunities in process, technical, and human interfaces and developing and implementing plans to capitalize on those opportunities and measure and monitor success and impacts.
A day in the life
In this role you will be part of a team that collaborates with Accounting and technical teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible.
You will be responsible for financial processes, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing.
This role will work closely with the global financial systems team, accounting operations teams, and others to represent the Accounting organization.
About the team
Our team?s primary focus is to deliver process enhancements,
optimization, standardization and technology services for the Global Accounting and Finance communities to continually improve our accounting processes, reporting, and control capabilities.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of program or project management experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience managing accounting/finance process improvement and/or technology projects with aggressive schedules
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, or CMA or CPA
PMP
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.
Key skill Required
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Technology Manager
- Automation
- Accounting
- Business Operations
- Communication
- Design
- Documentation
- End to End Delivery
- Finance
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- History
- Implementation
- Inclusive
- Leadership
- Management
- Onboarding
- Ongoing Support
- Optimization
- Oral and Written Communication
- Orientation
- Process Design
- Process Improvement
- Professionalism
- Program Management
- Record to Report
- Reporting
- Sound Judgment
- Standardization
- Strategy
- Technology Projects
- Technology Services
- User Acceptance Testing
- Written Communication
