Lead the accounting behind Amazon's biggest bets — our mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. If you're a technical accounting expert who wants a seat at the table where deals get done, this is your role.
Join Amazon's Investments & M&A Accounting team as a Principal, where you'll own the accounting strategy for high-profile acquisitions and equity investments from diligence through integration. You'll partner directly with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to shape how transactions land in Amazon's financial statements — and you'll bring clarity to some of the most complex, ambiguous problems in corporate accounting.
Represent accounting across the full M&A lifecycle, from pre-close diligence to post-close integration
Research and resolve the toughest technical accounting questions — business combinations, purchase accounting, valuations, and equity instruments
Influence senior leaders and drive decisions on transactions that shape Amazon's future
Build and improve the processes that let a team scale with Amazon's pace of dealmaking
Key job responsibilities
This position on the investments, mergers & acquisitions accounting team will be responsible for leading and 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 requires strong ownership and the 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.
• 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 memoranda 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 third-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
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase controllership
• Support month-end accounting activities, including preparation/review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and SEC deliverables
Basic qualifications
- 7+ years of finance technology, forecast & budgeting, or other finance-focused competency experience
- 12+ years of finance, accounting, or related analytical field experience
Preferred qualifications
- MBA, or CPA
- Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes
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 Company’s 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Portland - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 125,200.00 - 169,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 139,100.00 - 188,200.00 USD annually
