Finance Manager, Robotics

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Description

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of achievers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.

As a Finance Manager you will have the equivalent of 5 years of professional experience with financial accounting, reporting and internal control related responsibilities. This position will have responsibility for supporting all parts of our financial reporting process and will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area. Technical accounting research and position paper writing will also be a requirement of this position.

This position is expected to have a sense of ownership, ability to identify process improvement opportunities, drive positive change across the organization, and enhance partnerships between Accounting and various finance, operations accounting and IT groups. The Senior Accounting Analyst will be detail-oriented, possess good communication skills, have advanced Excel skills, and have expertise in both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Ad-hoc analyses, participation in various accounting projects, assisting with internal audits are required, as needed.

Key job responsibilities

• Intercompany Billing, reconciliations, and reporting to internal customers
• Working with Central Accounting to support in the fixed-asset creation process
• Maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and reconciling month-end balances for revenue and COGS accounts
• Internal financial reporting pertaining to revenue, sales and use tax, and drive-unit count
• Month-end close processes inclusive of booking intercompany journal entries, preparing reconciliations, applying payments to open receivables, reconciling cash, and maintaining deferred accounts.
• Working cross-functionally with other departments to ensure proper accounting for new or unique transactions.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
• 5 years of finance experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of finance experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of SQL/ETL
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles
  
  

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