Accounting Manager, M&A Accounting

The M&A Accounting team is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the companys strategic investment portfolio including minority equity investments warrants convertible instruments debt investments and other structured transactions. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to lead complex transactions from deal evaluation through ongoing reporting while helping scale the processes and systems that support a growing portfolio.

This role is a senior individual contributor with significant cross-functional influence. You will partner closely with Corporate Development Legal Tax Finance Accounting Policy and technology teams to evaluate transaction structures resolve technical accounting questions establish operational processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Key job responsibilities
Evaluate new and nonstandard investment transactions including minority equity investments warrants convertible instruments and other structured arrangements; identify accounting implications and advise deal teams on the financial reporting impact of proposed terms.

Lead technical accounting analyses and documentation under U.S. GAAP including ASC 321 ASC 323 ASC 815 ASC 820 and other applicable guidance.

Own accounting and reporting for a portfolio of strategic investments throughout the transaction lifecyclefrom onboarding and initial recognition through valuation periodic reporting exits and other subsequent events.

Partner with valuation specialists and internal stakeholders to assess fair value observable transactions impairment indicators and required disclosures.

Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities including journal entries account reconciliations financial statement support variance analysis and control execution.

Serve as a trusted accounting partner to Corporate Development Legal Tax Finance and business teams; communicate complex accounting conclusions clearly and influence decisions before transactions are finalized.

Identify control process and data-quality risks across the investment accounting lifecycle and design scalable solutions.

Support audits and other external reporting requirements by preparing clear well-supported accounting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

- 5 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field

- CPA
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
- Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 CA Culver City - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA OR Portland - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 85900.00 - 146900.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 95400.00 - 163200.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

Manager

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