Sr. Manager - Mergers and Acquisition Accounting , M&A

About the role

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

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

• 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