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This role will translate the ERP transformation strategy into an executable program and ensure Accounting requirements are successfully delivered through design, build, testing, deployment, and stabilization. The Senior ERP Transformation Manager will establish program governance, drive cross-functional decisions, manage risks and dependencies, coordinate Accounting workstreams, and ensure the program remains aligned with Amazon’s controllership, financial reporting, and operational requirements.
The ideal candidate combines deep accounting and controllership expertise with exceptional large-scale program leadership. They should be comfortable operating at the intersection of Accounting and technology, navigating ambiguity, influencing senior leaders, and driving complex decisions across organizations. This person will not simply track milestones; they will identify issues before they become critical, create mechanisms to resolve them, and drive teams toward clear decisions and measurable outcomes.
The role requires strong knowledge of Finance ERP processes and capabilities, including General Ledger, Record-to-Report, consolidation, intercompany accounting, foreign currency, chart of accounts, legal entity structures, subledgers, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience with large-scale SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, or comparable Finance transformation programs is highly preferred.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead Accounting program execution for Amazon’s Finance ERP transformation, establishing the integrated plan, governance, decision mechanisms, and operating cadence.
• Drive execution across ERP design, configuration, data, integrations, controls, testing, deployment, and business readiness, managing dependencies, risks, and critical-path activities.
• Partner with Accounting leaders and SMEs to translate controllership and financial reporting requirements into program decisions, priorities, and deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Accounting, Finance, Product, Engineering, Solution Architecture, Internal Controls, SAP, and implementation partners.
• Drive Accounting readiness for key milestones, including design approvals, testing, controls, cutover, and go-live.
• Own senior leadership reporting and executive narratives, clearly communicating progress, decisions, trade-offs, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to simplify Accounting processes, reduce manual activities, strengthen controllership, and maximize adoption of standard ERP capabilities.
• Mentor program managers and establish scalable mechanisms that drive transparency, ownership, accountability, and delivery excellence.
A day in the life
You will lead day-to-day execution of Amazon’s Finance ERP transformation for Accounting, coordinating across Accounting, Product, Engineering, Solution Architecture, Internal Controls, SAP, and implementation partners.
Your day may include reviewing milestones and risks, resolving cross-functional dependencies, driving key design and readiness decisions, and preparing leadership updates. You will also help simplify legacy processes, strengthen controllership, and ensure Accounting is ready for testing, cutover, and go-live.
About the team
Accounting Transformation Group drives initiatives that modernize accounting processes, improve controllership, and enable scalable growth across Amazon. The team works at the intersection of accounting, finance, process design, and technology to build better mechanisms, improve financial operations, and support new business models with strong and efficient financial foundations. Basic Qualifications: - 12+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday), or experience in a finance role leading a project or program and partnering with multiple stakeholders within a business
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing large, complicated programs
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)
- PMP, or PMP certificate
- Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, or experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
- Experience leading or supporting a large-scale ERP Transformations like Oracle or SAP S/4HANA.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
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