Description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the Corporate Accounting Enterprise Program Office (CAEPO) responsible for contributing to the launch of automation initiatives across the Accounting organization. With the rapid growth of the company, it is essential to make continued investments in process improvement, automation, and technology. This role is based in the US but will have a globally impacting scope and will partner with the world-wide Accounting teams. A successful candidate in this position will have experience in accounting automation, aptitude for project management, technology, internal controls and process design.

This position supports and can directly influence the implementation of accounting technology automation solutions to drive process improvement, reduce manual effort, and improve financial controllership for account reconciliations and the overall month-end close cycle. It requires the ability to interpret accounting requirements and transform those to a technical solution with the support of technical partners. The Senior Program Manager will collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders from local and global accounting, business, finance and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions to complex problems.

The candidate will benefit from having operated successfully in a fast-paced global organization. Strong prioritization and communication skills are required in representing the accounting organization’s responsibility of financial controllership to internal stakeholders from non-financial disciplines. Practical project management experience is required, along with demonstrable exposure to leading and delivering on technical projects.

The role offers the opportunity to participate in influencing innovative business and accounting opportunities and to work closely with experienced cross-functional partners. As a member of the team, this individual will also have access to internal training and coaching opportunities to further develop the skills required to excel as a Senior Program Manager in the organization.

Key job responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to influence automation design and implementation with financial best practices

• Gather and document detailed functional accounting requirements and drive the prioritization and execution of technical deliverables

• Define a project plan and think critically to identify, evaluate and communicate on potential risks and obstacles early in the project lifecycle

• Define and execute on the pre-launch user acceptance testing and lead the automation launch readiness assessment

• Prioritize effectively to manage a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting manual effort reduction, account reconciliation automation, and process efficiency while maintaining financial control

• Streamline program delivery across the accounting organization by standardizing project communications, execution and documentation, ensuring consistent, scalable global processes

Basic Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• Experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results

• Experience in solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits)

• 5+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA

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

• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)

• PMP

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management

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

• 5+ years of program/project management experience in a mid-size or large company with a proven record of successful delivery and customer obsession.

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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.