Sr. Manager, Internal Controls, Global Financial Risk & Controls

Shape the future of financial reporting integrity at Amazon by leading internal controls and compliance programs across a global organization. Youll drive strategic risk mitigation initiatives design innovative control frameworks implement AI enabled capabilities to drive program automation and scaling and partner with teams worldwide to ensure our financial reporting remains accurate and trustworthy at scale.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute internal control risk mitigation strategies across corporate and enterprise-wide processes in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Design and optimize controls across our SOX framework collaborating with engineering business finance and accounting partners to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
- Anticipate bottlenecks provide escalation management anticipate and make risk informed decisions balancing business efficiency scalability and internal controls.
- Prepare comprehensive audit committee reporting
- Lead and mentor risk managers and analysts to build organizational capability and foster proactive risk management practices
- Lead the evolution of our risk assessment internal controls design documentation maintenance and evaluation processes through innovative technologies and automation


A day in the life
In this role youll focus on advancing Amazons overall internal controls over financial reporting program while collaborating across engineering business finance and accounting teams. Youll lead teammates and support development of internal control policies risk mitigation strategies for complex corporate processes review control documentation and assessments develop and deliver global training programs and mentor risk management professionals on emerging challenges. Youll collaboratively develop strategies and drive implementation of new technologies and automation approaches to strengthen our control environment. Youll also have the responsibility of preparing reports which go to senior leadership and the board of directors that demonstrate our commitment to internal controls excellence.

About the team
We are the Global Financial Risk and Controls team dedicated to preserving Amazons financial reputation through strong controllership and comprehensive internal controls. We partner closely with teams across Amazons global businesses to identify and mitigate financial reporting risks while maintaining our overall controls framework. Our vision is to create a proactive well connected and innovative control environment that supports Amazons continued growth and success. Youll work with a collaborative group of risk managers analysts and business partners who are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in financial controls. Together we serve Amazons leadership and stakeholders by ensuring our financial statements are complete accurate and trustworthy.

- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a highly analytical field (e.g. Engineering Math and Computer Science)
- 12 years of recommending practices and processes to ensure financial data integrity and compliance with internal and external policies experience
- 5 years of hiring leading and developing teams experience
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO)
- Knowledge of SOX methodology and associated standards (sections 302 404 AS5 PCAOB etc.)

- CPA
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Masters degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or experience in project management
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Experience with AI and automation tools applied to controls and risk management

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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 WA Seattle - 153000.00 - 207000.00 USD annually