Amazon

ERP Application Manager, Accounting Transformation Group

Amazon$170K — $230K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in ERP application management, enterprise systems, or finance technology roles.
  • Experience in leading large-scale finance or ERP modernization initiatives globally.
  • Familiarity with ERP platforms like Oracle or SAP.
  • Proven ability to partner with various teams (Accounting, Finance, and tech) for process improvements.
  • Strong communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

  • Own application strategy, roadmap, and execution for ERP finance capabilities.
  • Partner with various stakeholders to define pain points and translate them into scalable solutions.
  • Lead delivery of ERP enhancements and transformation initiatives.
  • Drive application governance and prioritize business needs while balancing risk.
  • Ensure ERP solutions support compliance and operational excellence.
  • Identify inefficiencies and lead efforts to simplify workflows.
  • Support large-scale finance transformation programs including ERP modernization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • Options for Supplemental life plans and EAP services.
Full Job Description
Amazon is seeking an experienced ERP Application Manager to lead application ownership, solution delivery, and continuous improvement for critical ERP capabilities supporting Amazon's global finance and accounting operations. This leader will play a key role in driving ERP transformation initiatives, improving scalability and controllership, and ensuring finance applications meet the needs of a rapidly growing and complex business.

The ideal candidate combines strong ERP product and program leadership with deep understanding of finance processes, application management, and enterprise systems. This role requires close partnership with Accounting, Finance, Product, Engineering, Internal Controls, and business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize enhancements, manage delivery, and ensure ERP capabilities support both current operational needs and long-term transformation goals.

This position is well suited for a leader who can operate at both strategic and execution levels, translating business problems into scalable system solutions, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering measurable business outcomes in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment.

Key job responsibilities
• Own the application strategy, roadmap, and execution for assigned ERP capabilities supporting finance and accounting processes.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, FinTech, and business stakeholders to understand pain points, define priorities, and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of ERP enhancements, issue resolution, and transformation initiatives across configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Drive application governance, change management, and prioritization across competing business needs while balancing speed, risk, and long-term scalability.
• Ensure ERP solutions support strong controllership, compliance, auditability, and operational excellence across global finance processes.
• Identify process inefficiencies and system gaps, and lead efforts to simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve user experience.
• Work closely with technical teams to influence architecture, integration design, data flows, and system extensibility while ensuring business needs are clearly represented.
• Support large-scale finance transformation programs, including ERP modernization, process standardization, and migration from legacy tools or workflows.
• Lead stakeholder communication across senior leaders, business owners, and partner teams, providing clear updates, risks, decisions, and trade-offs.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of ownership, high standards, continuous learning, and customer obsession.

A day in the life

An ERP Application Manager at Amazon leads large-scale finance transformation by modernizing ERP capabilities, replacing legacy processes, and standardizing workflows across finance and accounting teams. On a typical day, they partner with Accounting, Finance, FinTech, and program stakeholders to identify manual or fragmented processes, define scalable future-state solutions, and drive migration planning. They lead execution by aligning on scope, requirements, risks, and dependencies while coordinating across business and technical teams. Success in the role comes from simplifying complexity, avoiding unnecessary lift-and-shift decisions, and delivering transformation that improves scalability, controllership, and business value.

About the team

Accounting Transformation Group drives initiatives that modernize accounting processes, improve controllership, and enable scalable growth across Amazon. The team works at the intersection of accounting, finance, process design, and technology to build better mechanisms, improve financial operations, and support new business models with strong and efficient financial foundations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of experience in ERP application management, enterprise systems, product/program management, or finance technology roles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience leading large-scale finance or ERP modernization, migration, or process transformation initiatives in a global organization.

- Experience partnering with Accounting, Finance, and technology teams to deliver process and system improvements.

- Experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise applications.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

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 - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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