Senior Program Manager, Corporate Accounting Enterprise Program Office (CAEPO)

Amazon

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Business Administration, Business Operations, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Mining, Database Report Tools, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Functional Requirements Document (FRD), IBM Cognos, International Business, J D Edwards, Leadership, Microsoft Access Database, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Oracle, Oracle Essbase (fka Hyperion Essbase), Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Risk Management, SAP, SQL (Structured Query Language), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

21 days ago

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 Key job responsibilities - Proven technical and functional expertise related to Blackline financial close automation solutions or similar ERP's. - Partner with key counterparts across geographies to launch business and/or technical initiatives in a scalable and cost effective manner - End-to-end project management across a suite of launches within a program - Develop a solid understanding of Amazon's Finance - systems and processes - Translate complex business requirements into functional designs - Oversee comprehensive testing of systems changes and development of standard operating procedures, process documentation and performance metrics - Manage process transitions/implementations across multiple functions and geographies - Motivate and influence business, operational and technical teams to ensure that best practices are followed and implemented - Identify, assess, track and mitigate risks at multiple levels - Proactively monitor program performance to identify, address and prevent potential issues - Address barriers through problem solving, communication and active coordination with stakeholders - Drive effective teamwork, communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience - Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field - 5+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience - 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) - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience - 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, or MBA 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 - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

About the Company

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.

It’s Always Day 1
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

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