Finance Manager, Selling Partner Financial Tech
Job title: Finance Manager, Selling Partner Financial Tech in Seattle, WA at Amazon
Company: Amazon
Job description: DESCRIPTIONAmazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.We are seeking a Finance Manager with a strong finance and accounting background to provide support for Selling Partner Financial Tech (SPFT), which is part of the Selling Partner Services (SPS) organization. SPS are responsible for several key elements of Amazon's flywheel: which ensure low prices for our Customers, provide a rich tool kit for our Selling Partners to work with Amazon; drive traffic and increase conversion through replenishment and promotion programs; and drive profitability and controllership initiatives to lower our cost structure. SPFT's vision is to enable every Selling Partner to thrive and grow into a global selling success. We do this by providing a financial experience with unparalleled trust which delights all Selling Partners regardless of how they interact with Amazon. We support Selling Partners (SP) and internal customers across the globe with an intuitive end-to-end financial management experience, with reliable accounting and tax solutions, and financial technology services to accurately calculate, book and bill vendor funding.You will be the controllership leader for SPFT and have a scope that is worldwide and covers both our Retail and Seller businesses. You will be partnering with finance, accounting, and technical teams to connect dots across our entire Amazon Stores business to understand if financial trends match expectations. You will test existing controls, identify risks, and design controls that scale with the business. You will own balance sheet reporting mechanisms that connect business projects and initiatives to financial results. You will gain experience and help shape business and finance processes to drive the Amazon Retail and Seller businesses.This role operates in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and the successful candidate must have the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, which would include logical reasoning, data analytics and the presentation of alternatives. The successful candidate is required to have a knowledge of accounting principles, strong judgement, and ability to earn trust with partner teams. The individual is often required to challenge status quo, innovate and find trade-offs to move projects forward. The role requires curiosity, forward-thinking mindset, and good judgement to identify and mitigate financial reporting risks.Key job responsibilities
Review month-end financial results and ensure that all controls are operating effectivelyDevelop and lead business finance balance sheet reviewsInfluences strategic business decisions such as the launch of new programs and marketplaces, channel-level income and cost allocations, and accounting automation projectsAudit financial systems and processes and execute recommendations for remediating any controllership gapsDevelop and automate governance and financial controllership mechanisms to ensure the accountability, data quality and accuracy through all aspects of financial systemsIdentify automation and tooling opportunities to drive efficiency and improvements in controllership and financial reporting processesIdentify and communicate key metrics, achievements, and opportunities to improve financial processesLead financial review meetings with cross-functional business, technical, and senior managementAbout the team
SPFT's vision is to enable every Selling Partner to thrive and grow into a global selling success. We do this by providing a financial experience with unparalleled trust which delights all Selling Partners regardless of how they interact with Amazon. We support Selling Partners (SP) and internal customers across the globe with an intuitive end-to-end financial management experience, with reliable accounting and tax solutions, and financial technology services to accurately calculate, book and bill vendor funding.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of 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
- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan, or experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETLAmazon 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 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 $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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Expected salary: $85900 per year
Location: Seattle, WA
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Company: Amazon
Job description: DESCRIPTIONAmazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.We are seeking a Finance Manager with a strong finance and accounting background to provide support for Selling Partner Financial Tech (SPFT), which is part of the Selling Partner Services (SPS) organization. SPS are responsible for several key elements of Amazon's flywheel: which ensure low prices for our Customers, provide a rich tool kit for our Selling Partners to work with Amazon; drive traffic and increase conversion through replenishment and promotion programs; and drive profitability and controllership initiatives to lower our cost structure. SPFT's vision is to enable every Selling Partner to thrive and grow into a global selling success. We do this by providing a financial experience with unparalleled trust which delights all Selling Partners regardless of how they interact with Amazon. We support Selling Partners (SP) and internal customers across the globe with an intuitive end-to-end financial management experience, with reliable accounting and tax solutions, and financial technology services to accurately calculate, book and bill vendor funding.You will be the controllership leader for SPFT and have a scope that is worldwide and covers both our Retail and Seller businesses. You will be partnering with finance, accounting, and technical teams to connect dots across our entire Amazon Stores business to understand if financial trends match expectations. You will test existing controls, identify risks, and design controls that scale with the business. You will own balance sheet reporting mechanisms that connect business projects and initiatives to financial results. You will gain experience and help shape business and finance processes to drive the Amazon Retail and Seller businesses.This role operates in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and the successful candidate must have the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, which would include logical reasoning, data analytics and the presentation of alternatives. The successful candidate is required to have a knowledge of accounting principles, strong judgement, and ability to earn trust with partner teams. The individual is often required to challenge status quo, innovate and find trade-offs to move projects forward. The role requires curiosity, forward-thinking mindset, and good judgement to identify and mitigate financial reporting risks.Key job responsibilities
Review month-end financial results and ensure that all controls are operating effectivelyDevelop and lead business finance balance sheet reviewsInfluences strategic business decisions such as the launch of new programs and marketplaces, channel-level income and cost allocations, and accounting automation projectsAudit financial systems and processes and execute recommendations for remediating any controllership gapsDevelop and automate governance and financial controllership mechanisms to ensure the accountability, data quality and accuracy through all aspects of financial systemsIdentify automation and tooling opportunities to drive efficiency and improvements in controllership and financial reporting processesIdentify and communicate key metrics, achievements, and opportunities to improve financial processesLead financial review meetings with cross-functional business, technical, and senior managementAbout the team
SPFT's vision is to enable every Selling Partner to thrive and grow into a global selling success. We do this by providing a financial experience with unparalleled trust which delights all Selling Partners regardless of how they interact with Amazon. We support Selling Partners (SP) and internal customers across the globe with an intuitive end-to-end financial management experience, with reliable accounting and tax solutions, and financial technology services to accurately calculate, book and bill vendor funding.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of 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
- Experience in identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan, or experience participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETLAmazon 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 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 $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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Expected salary: $85900 per year
Location: Seattle, WA
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