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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the world's most innovative and leading cloud computing service providers, and our data center infrastructure is the backbone that powers it all. As AWS continues its global expansion, we are making significant investments in energy procurement to ensure our data centers operate reliably, sustainably, and at scale. We take pride in building the right controllership from day one — and that means hiring specialists who raise the bar.
In support of AWS's continued growth to build out and energize data centers, we are seeking an ASC 815 subject matter expert with strong expertise in derivative identification, valuation, and accounting within the power and utility industry to join our Energy Accounting team.
This role is a key member of the Energy Accounting team, supporting technical evaluations for derivative accounting. Operating in an environment where strategy may not be fully defined, the individual will use expertise and judgment to select the right stakeholders, determine goals, and drive resolution of complex accounting questions. The individual will:
- Support the evaluation of complex power purchase and energy supply agreements for derivative features under ASC 815
- Identify embedded and freestanding derivative features within energy contracts and clearly articulate which provisions give rise to derivative accounting
- Propose non-derivative structuring alternatives to business stakeholders — proactively advising on contract terms that avoid derivative classification or qualify for the Normal Purchases and Normal Sales (NPNS) scope exception
- Partner with business stakeholders and customers during contract negotiation to provide real-time ASC 815 guidance, ensuring accounting implications are understood and addressed before execution
- Assess NPNS scope exception eligibility, including documentation of designation, probability of physical delivery, and evaluation of optionality and penalty provisions
- Evaluate regulatory approval considerations under ASC 815-10-15-59(e) and their impact on derivative classification
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Energy Accounting team, supporting the derivative assessment process for new and modified energy agreements
- Identify embedded derivative features within host contracts and determine bifurcation requirements
- Evaluate contracts for the NPNS scope exception, including documentation of physical delivery probability, optionality analysis, and penalty term assessment under ASC 440
- Assess regulatory approval requirements and their implications for derivative classification
- Partner with business and finance stakeholders during the negotiation of power purchase and energy supply agreements, providing proactive ASC 815 guidance
- Work directly with stakeholders and counterparties to understand contract terms and propose structuring alternatives that achieve business objectives while managing accounting complexity
- Propose non-derivative alternatives — advise on contract modifications, structuring options, and term adjustments that avoid derivative classification or enable NPNS election
- Draft technical GAAP accounting position papers addressing complex topics, including derivatives/financial instruments (ASC 815), fair value measurement (ASC 820), leasing (ASC 842), consolidation (ASC 810), and commitments (ASC 440), consulting with accounting policy as appropriate
- Research and document complex accounting concepts in clear, concise, and unambiguous language that critically supports proposed conclusions
- Continuously reevaluate existing accounting positions to ensure consistency with the evolving business and regulatory environment
- Support the period-end close process by ensuring accurate and timely completion of all derivative-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews
- Implement, maintain, and test internal controls over derivative identification, measurement, and reporting processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to produce transaction flows and implement simplification projects
- Identify, validate, and lead opportunities for standardization of processes across teams
- Drive productivity by simplifying processes, engaging emerging technology, and/or implementing innovative solutions
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
- Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or other BI packages
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of one or multiple accounting frameworks (including US GAAP, IFRS, or local GAAP frameworks), with the ability to apply them in day-to-day financial activities
- Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes
- Experience working cross-functionally with a wide breadth of stakeholders, users, engineers, and leaders to generate buy-in
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 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.
LOCATION
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
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the world's most innovative and leading cloud computing service providers, and our data center infrastructure is the backbone that powers it all. As AWS continues its global expansion, we are making significant investments in energy procurement to ensure our data centers operate reliably, sustainably, and at scale. We take pride in building the right controllership from day one — and that means hiring specialists who raise the bar.
In support of AWS's continued growth to build out and energize data centers, we are seeking an ASC 815 subject matter expert with strong expertise in derivative identification, valuation, and accounting within the power and utility industry to join our Energy Accounting team.
This role is a key member of the Energy Accounting team, supporting technical evaluations for derivative accounting. Operating in an environment where strategy may not be fully defined, the individual will use expertise and judgment to select the right stakeholders, determine goals, and drive resolution of complex accounting questions. The individual will:
- Support the evaluation of complex power purchase and energy supply agreements for derivative features under ASC 815
- Identify embedded and freestanding derivative features within energy contracts and clearly articulate which provisions give rise to derivative accounting
- Propose non-derivative structuring alternatives to business stakeholders — proactively advising on contract terms that avoid derivative classification or qualify for the Normal Purchases and Normal Sales (NPNS) scope exception
- Partner with business stakeholders and customers during contract negotiation to provide real-time ASC 815 guidance, ensuring accounting implications are understood and addressed before execution
- Assess NPNS scope exception eligibility, including documentation of designation, probability of physical delivery, and evaluation of optionality and penalty provisions
- Evaluate regulatory approval considerations under ASC 815-10-15-59(e) and their impact on derivative classification
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Energy Accounting team, supporting the derivative assessment process for new and modified energy agreements
- Identify embedded derivative features within host contracts and determine bifurcation requirements
- Evaluate contracts for the NPNS scope exception, including documentation of physical delivery probability, optionality analysis, and penalty term assessment under ASC 440
- Assess regulatory approval requirements and their implications for derivative classification
- Partner with business and finance stakeholders during the negotiation of power purchase and energy supply agreements, providing proactive ASC 815 guidance
- Work directly with stakeholders and counterparties to understand contract terms and propose structuring alternatives that achieve business objectives while managing accounting complexity
- Propose non-derivative alternatives — advise on contract modifications, structuring options, and term adjustments that avoid derivative classification or enable NPNS election
- Draft technical GAAP accounting position papers addressing complex topics, including derivatives/financial instruments (ASC 815), fair value measurement (ASC 820), leasing (ASC 842), consolidation (ASC 810), and commitments (ASC 440), consulting with accounting policy as appropriate
- Research and document complex accounting concepts in clear, concise, and unambiguous language that critically supports proposed conclusions
- Continuously reevaluate existing accounting positions to ensure consistency with the evolving business and regulatory environment
- Support the period-end close process by ensuring accurate and timely completion of all derivative-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews
- Implement, maintain, and test internal controls over derivative identification, measurement, and reporting processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to produce transaction flows and implement simplification projects
- Identify, validate, and lead opportunities for standardization of processes across teams
- Drive productivity by simplifying processes, engaging emerging technology, and/or implementing innovative solutions
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
- Experience with Tableau, Python, SQB, Quicksight, Cognos or other BI packages
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of one or multiple accounting frameworks (including US GAAP, IFRS, or local GAAP frameworks), with the ability to apply them in day-to-day financial activities
- Experience in a leadership position managing finance, accounting and operational processes
- Experience working cross-functionally with a wide breadth of stakeholders, users, engineers, and leaders to generate buy-in
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 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.
LOCATION
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Energy
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define minimum qualifications before posting the role. Make sure your degree, licensure, and years of experience match what a U.S. employer can legally require, not just what they prefer.
Target utilities and IPPs with active PERM history
Independent power producers, investor-owned utilities, and large engineering and procurement contractors routinely sponsor foreign energy professionals. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a company has filed for roles matching yours before applying.
Clarify your EB-2 or EB-3 category early
Energy engineers with master's degrees or equivalent experience typically qualify for EB-2, which can skip PERM via National Interest Waiver for grid-critical roles. EB-3 covers technicians and associate-degree holders but follows a longer PERM track.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring energy employers
Filtering by sponsorship history saves time when targeting energy companies. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for energy roles, so you're applying where sponsorship is an established practice, not a first-time ask.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating your offer
The DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the four wage levels for your occupation and work location. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I, and falling below it during PERM review will derail the entire petition.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once your employer's I-140 is approvable and a visa number is available, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time. Concurrent filing lets you get an Employment Authorization Document while USCIS adjudicates your permanent residency case.
Green Card Energy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do energy jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most licensed engineering roles in power, renewables, and oil and gas qualify for EB-2 because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field plus progressive experience. Technician and operator roles that require a two-year degree or equivalent training generally fall under EB-3. Your employer determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, which DOL then certifies through PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for energy professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap before extensions require specific triggers. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no time limit, no lottery, and no cap at the petition level. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from labor certification to approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than status you must renew.
How can I find energy employers who will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for energy companies with PERM filing history, so you can focus applications on employers where sponsorship is an established practice. This matters because many energy firms that hire internationally default to H-1B and have never sponsored a PERM case, making the ask much harder without demonstrated precedent.
What is the role of prevailing wage in a PERM-based energy job offer?
DOL requires the sponsoring employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific occupation, experience level, and work location before certifying the PERM application. The OFLC Wage Search tool shows the applicable wage levels for your role. If the offered salary falls below the certified prevailing wage at any point before your I-485 is approved, your employer must increase it or risk jeopardizing the petition.
Can energy professionals self-petition for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver?
Yes. Engineers and specialists working on grid reliability, clean energy infrastructure, or domestic energy security have successfully self-petitioned under the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which bypasses PERM and does not require an employer sponsor. USCIS evaluates whether your work has substantial merit and national importance and whether your continued contribution serves U.S. interests. Strong documentation of your project impact and any government or regulatory recognition significantly strengthens an NIW case.