Finance Manager, EMEA Lease Accounting

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Manager to become a key member of the EMEA Lease Accounting team, located in our London office. The role has responsibility for aspects of the controllership and accounting function in support of the EMEA operations. The accounting flows are operated in multiple legal entities with involvement of a number of stakeholders in different locations. This position will be focused on reporting results to the business and implementing process improvements to support global goals. In addition to the accounting and reporting responsibilities, the individual will own and drive cross-border projects and develop best practice in processes and controllership on an international level, with an emphasis on utilizing new technology and developing subject matter expertise in this area. They will also create and drive the implementation of policies with the financial leadership team based out of worldwide Amazon locations. Key job responsibilities • Representing the EMEA Accounting team. • Leading and driving various meetings with senior management on key financial statement areas. • Ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for the EMEA operations while implementing and maintaining adequate mechanisms and forums for reviews, decision making and escalations with finance partners and management. • Driving standardization…