Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and fast-paced company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and thriving culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth’s most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.
This position on the investments, mergers & acquisitions accounting team will be responsible for supporting accounting-related pre- and post-close activities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A),and Amazon’s equity investments (including equity warrants) for our financial reporting and tax compliance purposes. This position will be responsible for representing accounting throughout the M&A process, working with cross-department business leaders and functional accounting teams to ensure a seamless integration of the acquisition or investment into the company’s financial statements. This position is also expected to support month-end close processes (including intangible assets and goodwill), and monthly/quarterly reporting for SEC filings and management reviews. This position will have a strong ownership, and an ability to identify and implement process improvements that drive team efficiency and scalability. The role will also require partnering and collaborating with key partners within accounting, finance, legal, and the business.
Key job responsibilities
• Conduct M&A and investment due diligence for proposed transactions
• Partner with Corporate Development to communicate key accounting issues identified
• Proactively identify, research, consult, and draft technical memorandum on significant transactions
• Identify, manage, and execute purchase accounting and certain other implementation and integration activities
• Participate in and in certain cases manage the execution of valuation exercises, including partnering with 3rd party valuation firms on the preparation of fair value reports
• Drive communication across diverse areas and leadership levels building trust. Bring clarity to complex and ambiguous situations
• Manage risks across disparate business functions, driving mitigation and resolution
• Build relationships across multiple teams within Amazon to foster a collaborative and productive working relationship
• Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase controllership
• Supporting month-end accounting activities, including preparation/review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and SEC deliverables.
