Internal Controls Manager, Global Financial Risk & Controls

Are you excited about driving internal controls excellence and compliance in a fast paced dynamic tech-forward environment Come join our Global Financial Risk and Controls (GFRC) team.

We are searching for bar-raising professionals who consistently exceed expectations who thrive in a challenging workplace and who can actively contribute to our talented team. The global financial risk & controls team: operates and oversees the overall Amazon SOX program; develops policies best practices guidance and training; drives internal controls audit readiness and continuous improvements; partners closely with other internal controls teams across amazons businesses; provides direct controllership support for processes supported by the corporate reporting & accounting team as well as global accounting systems.

We are uniquely positioned subject matter experts on financial reporting risk/controls and provide advisory & assessment services across Amazons entire business footprint worldwide.

Responsibilities include enhancing and leveraging internal and external partnerships to assist the controls leader with the annual program plan including the changes to controls framework its execution and enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives. This role will require a deep understanding and experience with all aspects of internal controls including financial information technology systems for a complex high-growth stage multi-disciplinary organization. Applying innovative technologies and concepts including AI/ML and automation to the evolution of the internal control environment is a fundamental aspect of the role.

Requirements for this position include a deep knowledge the COSO 2013 framework SEC/PCAOB regulations as well as the demonstrated ability to design and monitor an effective global risk-based internal control environment.

We are currently looking for experienced candidates who have held similar positions in large public companies or who have held a similar position within the advisory practice of a Big 4 public accounting firm serving Fortune 500 clients for 6 years. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively to accomplish challenges will be expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level.

Key job responsibilities
Executing on controls strategies
Driving control design and implementation with engineering business and accounting teams
Contributing to deep dives on process areas to define the set of risk and controls in addressing financial reporting risk
Ensuring there are adequate controls over critical components of the ecosystem
Advising on and designing controls and compliance programs
Providing ongoing support to process owners/control owners and cross-functional teams to ensure controls are designed and implemented effectively
Participating in annual walkthroughs with process/application/control owners across the company and external auditors
Supporting the quarterly 302 sub-certification process and related reporting
Assisting in the evaluation of identified control deficiencies and monitoring of remediation efforts
Assisting with system implementation and migration and respective SDLC controls
Using AI technologies to drive process efficiency and innovation in the lifecycle of risk assessment internal controls design and documentation maintenance and evaluation.


About the team
GFRC teams key purpose is to preserve Amazons financial reputation by promoting strong controllership that supports internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) designed to provide reasonable assurance that Amazons consolidated and statutory financial statements are complete and accurate. We partner closely with our global customers to identify and mitigate key financial reporting risks to achieve the companys control objectives. We do this by maintaining the overall ICFR framework in the GRC platform and supporting the teams responsible for designing documenting executing and assessing their processes systems and controls in their respective business environments.

- 5 years of compliance audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelors degree or equivalent

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Masters degree or equivalent
- CPA
- Certified Information Systems Auditor

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 OR Portland - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 121200.00 - 163900.00 USD annually