Global Functional Accounting Leader, Accounts Payable

Amazon

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Intelligence Software, Business Processes, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, IBM Cognos, International Operations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Metrics, Operational Audit, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk, Sales, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Set Goals, Tableau
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description Amazon seeks an experienced finance Principal to be the Global Functional Leader for the Accounts Payable vertical on the Finance Operations Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team. Key job responsibilities - Set and execute goals for the FOAA AP functional area globally - Prioritize automation projects within FOAA AP to drive FOAA baseline savings goals - Drive operational excellence by identifying business process re-engineering opportunities and partnering with projects team to provide accounting requirements that maintain highest level of controllership - Drive global reporting format standardization and set Service Level Agreements (SLA's) - Ensure all Central Accounting Deliverables met within SLA; analyzing account activity; validating account balances are materially correct; explaining business drivers for account balance fluctuations - Influencing business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis and presentation of alternatives - Facilitate financial review meetings with FinOps leadership, including design and review of internal financial reports - Raise the bar on hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent to continue building our world class team of finance professionals A day in the life This position is the key partner for Global Accounts Payable senior leadership and will partner with Global Operations and Accounting teams to identify areas of controllership risk, compliance risk, and related financial accounting impact. The ideal candidate is a highly proactive self-starter with a strong operational and accounting background, problem solving skills and attention to detail who will take ownership and drive positive change including evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics. This role has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. About the team Finance Operations enables and accelerates Amazon's growth by improving the vendor and seller experience through automation and innovative process improvements that simplify doing business with Amazon and that enable lower prices and greater selection for our customers. Basic Qualifications - 10+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience - Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or or other BI packages Preferred Qualifications - MBA, or CPA - Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually

About the Company

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Amazon

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

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At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles