Controls and Compliance Lead, AWS Controls
DESCRIPTION
Are you excited about driving compliance in a fast paced, dynamic, tech-forward environment? Come join our AWS controls 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 accounting organization supports our AWS lines of business. This role will specifically oversee and support the AWS CapEx and Leasing processes.
The AWS Controls Team drives internal controls over financial reporting, subsidiary compliance, internal controls readiness, process improvements, and other compliance activities. We are subject matter experts that consult with control owners across our processes. Responsibilities include enhancing and leveraging internal and external partnerships to deliver on the annual controls plan. 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.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
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 accounting organization supports our AWS lines of business. This role will specifically oversee and support the AWS CapEx and Leasing processes.
The AWS Controls Team drives internal controls over financial reporting, subsidiary compliance, internal controls readiness, process improvements, and other compliance activities. We are subject matter experts that consult with control owners across our processes. Responsibilities include enhancing and leveraging internal and external partnerships to deliver on the annual controls plan. 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.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- Executing on controls strategies
- 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
- 3+ years of auditing business processes, risk mitigation, program compliance or internal audits experience
- 3+ years of work in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations, risk, compliance or project management experience
- Experience in audits related to business processes, risk mitigation, program compliance, or internal audits
- Experience working in relevant industries such as law, customer service, investigations, risk, compliance or project management
- Experience with all Microsoft Office applications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certification such as CAMS, CRCM, or CRP
- Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions and implement effective solutions
- Experience working in risk, fraud or compliance organizations
- Master's degree or equivalent
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.
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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
USA, CA, Culver City - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Portland - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 74,800.00 - 131,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 83,200.00 - 145,500.00 USD annually
