--- title: Principal Accounting Manager, CapEx Accounting, AWS description: Amazon is hiring for the Principal Accounting Manager, CapEx Accounting, AWS Infrastructure role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/principal-accounting-manager-capex-accounting-aws-infrastructure-at-amazon-01a10e1a-9cf4-720e-b5e4-58a7208c4fb8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Principal Accounting Manager, CapEx Accounting, AWS Infrastructure in Boston, MA. Pays $139.1K–$188.2K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m03c25.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Boston, MA | | **Salary** | $139.1K/yr - $188.2K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $129,000 – $164,000 a year (median $129,000). ## Description Amazon has a history and tradition of leading the world in web-related technologies and services. One of those products is Amazon Web Services (AWS). Since early 2006, AWS has provided companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud. AWS needs individuals that bring the accounting experience AND the entrepreneurial aptitude to accelerate decision making and management of the business and accounting. Also needed is the intellectual capacity to produce innovative ideas/analysis and the willingness to do the heavy lifting to implement those decisions. On the AWS Infrastructure Accounting team, you will own the end-to-end accounting for new financing initiatives that support AWS’s global infrastructure expansion. This includes server leasing, server rack component financing/leasing arrangements, and other emerging capital programs. You will be surrounded by people that are exceptionally talented, bright, and driven, and believe that world class support is critical to customer and AWS success. To support this quickly growing business, you must be highly analytical and possess a strong passion for analytics and accountability, setting high standards, and razor-sharp accuracy. We take working hard, having fun, and making history seriously – you should too! As the Principal Accounting Manager, you will serve as the single-threaded owner of accounting policy, controls, and reporting for AWS Supply Chain’s leasing and financing portfolio. Your ability to make a difference and take ownership begins on Day One. You will partner cross-functionally with Finance, Business, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Tech teams to stand up new accounting frameworks, drive system implementations and ensure compliance with relevant Accounting standards. Key job responsibilities This position will be responsible for: • Own the end-to-end accounting lifecycle for AWS Infrastructure and leasing financing transactions. • Lead the implementation of ASC 842 (Leases) accounting procedures for new and evolving lease structures across AWS infrastructure. • Drive the design and execution of accounting processes in Amazon systems to support lease and financing origination, modification, and termination workflows. • Develop and maintain lease and financing accounting models, including present value calculations, classification assessments, and ongoing measurement under ASC 842. • Partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Finance, Business and Tech teams to evaluate new financing structures and provide accounting guidance on proposed transactions. • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls (SOX-compliant) over leasing and financing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures. • Prepare and review technical accounting memos for complex lease/financing arrangements, including sale-leaseback, variable lease payments, and embedded lease assessments. • Own monthly close activities for the leasing and financing portfolio, including journal entries, flux analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures. • Lead cross-functional projects to stand up new leasing and financing programs, coordinating requirements across accounting, systems, operations, and business teams. • Identify and drive process improvement and automation opportunities to scale leasing and financing operations and enhance the control environment. ## 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 \- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, economics, or a related analytical field ## 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. 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 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. 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