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Amazon Controls and Compliance Manager, AWS Accounting in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a global leader in cloud computing, offering services from data centers globally. AWS is a high-growth, fast-moving group within Amazon with a start-up mentality where new and diverse challenges arise every day as it seeks to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster for our customers.
We are searching for bar-raising professionals who consistently exceed expectations, thrive in a challenging workplace, and can actively contribute to our talented team.
The Controls & Compliance Manager will drive internal controls over financial reporting, subsidiary compliance, internal controls readiness, process improvements, and other compliance activities. This role will serve as subject matter expert and will consult with control owners across our processes. Responsibilities include enhancing and leveraging internal and external partnerships to deliver on the annual controls plan.
Requirements for this position include experience with and understanding of all aspects of internal controls, including financial information technology systems for a complex, high-growth stage, multi-disciplinary organization. Requirements also include a deep knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework and 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 5+ 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 while ensuring there are adequate controls over critical components of the ecosystem
• Driving control design and implementation with engineering and business teams
• Driving deep dives on process areas to define the set of risk and controls in addressing financial reporting risk
• 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
• Assisting in the evaluation of identified control deficiencies and monitoring of remediation efforts
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
CPA
Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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