This position supports and directly influences the launch and expansion of Amazon Leo and drives strategic initiatives that help grow and scale these businesses. This leader will champion controllership and scalability as they partner closely with global stakeholders including business product managers, financial engineering teams, accounting operations, business finance, tax, treasury, and others to deliver world class financial solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to influence leaders are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize. Successful candidates will have deep experience in the following disciplines - Accounting, Program Management, Financial System testing, and Financial Systems implementation. The role requires an individual with finance and accounting knowledge, experience working with technology teams to design and build world class financial systems integration solutions and the capacity to accelerate the launch and management of an ongoing financial integration program. They need the ability to influence senior leaders and the willingness to drive the implementation of decisions across a global scope, balancing time to market with investments in automation. Key job responsibilities The ideal candidate will be able to: • Develop and drive new programs with cross-functional stakeholders, defining end to end strategy, owning and managing implementation activities, developing processes, metrics, documentation and communications, and supporting continuous improvement of programs. • Partner with worldwide business, tech, product/ program teams on delivering high-quality program; provide feedback on priorities, outcomes and timelines. • Partner with business teams to influence business processes and decision making to scale financial recordkeeping health while meeting business objectives • Communicate and influence adoption of new/updated programs and processes to leaders, employees, and cross functional organizations. • Collaborate and build relationships with business, accounting, technology, and finance owners globally to build scalable financial automation with the highest degree of controllership. • Partner with technical and business teams to validate financial processes and financial results against system designs and process models. • Look around corners, is biased for action in ensuring the team is set up for success in achieving our goals, and earns trust through broad stakeholder influence. • Implement and manage quality control and solve issues around financial systems and financial results for a new business and product. A day in the life Your day typically begins with reviewing overnight testing metrics and identifying any critical issues requiring immediate attention. Throughout the day, you'll work through a backlog of testing results, work with testers and technical teams to validate results against requirements, and provide guidance on system and process issues. You'll prepare data-driven recommendations for upcoming leadership meetings, translating complex analytics into clear action plans. About the team The AL*STARR team manages Accounting program tasks from test to deployment, playing a crucial role in ensuring successful implementation of financial systems and processes. We focus on maintaining high standards of quality and risk management throughout the deployment lifecycle, helping the organization make data-informed decisions about launch readiness and implementation strategies. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment where analytical thinking and attention to detail are valued. We are committed to continuous improvement, constantly refining our methods to better assess and mitigate risks while supporting the organization's growth objectives through effective program management and financial oversight. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience - Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - CPA - Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency - Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients - Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions - Experience in implementing financial systems in complex environments across the systems development lifecycle. 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, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, MA, Boston - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, OR, Portland - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually