Job Description

• B.A. or B.S. in accounting, finance, or related field.
  
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  7+ years' experience with relevant accounting, audit, or similar field.

Job summary
Amazon is looking for a Finance Risk Manager to join the Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis (FOAA) team. The top priority for this role is controllership across FOAA globally with a mission to identify risks, document, assess and design controls, and as appropriate assist process owners with risk mitigation or remediation. In addition, you will help develop the annual project roadmap, serve as a point of contact with external auditors, execute internal self-assessments, and any support other ad hoc controllership related projects. You will ensure that external reporting analyses align with Amazon's financial records by staying current and possessing a deep understanding of operations and accounting processes. The ideal candidate has strong accounting and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this role, you will collaborate and work closely with various stakeholders across the company, such as Accounting, Legal, Finance Technology, and Finance Operations.

Key job responsibilities
As the Risk Manager of FOAA, you will be required to:

• Utilize knowledge of SOX controls and business processes to evaluate, redesign and simplify complex systems and business controls
• Define controls and processes for our new businesses and adapt/drive new best practices for existing businesses
• Collaborate directly with Global teams
• Be a self-starter, deal well with across functional teams and ambiguous situations
• Be a natural leader with ability to influence others
• Influence business decisions by effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis, and presentation of alternatives
• Monitor and improve the operational excellence of FOAA internal controls program to move from a reactive, findings based program to a proactive, monitored program
• Ensure all FOAA SOX documentation is kept up to date within GRC system and manage timely completion of GRC controls
• Manage FOAA self assessment programs and develop recommendations to strengthen the program
• Manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Work globally within FOAA to coordinate and provide all external audit requests timely and meet or reduce EY budgeted hours

• CPA or CA
• CIA, CISA, or other relevant independent certification or education experience
• Big 4 Accounting firm experience
• Strong, demonstrated technical accounting (US GAAP), SEC reporting, Sarbanes Oxley requirements and financial auditing knowledge
• Proficient in risk assessment and risk-based auditing
• Proven ability in understanding complex process flows and improving processes.
• Proven ability to take ownership, self-motivate, and deliver results in highly ambiguous environments.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, problem solve, and make decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to think and innovate at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive level presentations
• Extensive finance and accounting knowledge, including detailed understanding of financial auditing and PCAOB standards