SOX Control and Compliance Lead, Global Financial Risk and Controls (GFRC)

About the role

Are you excited about driving compliance in a fast paced, dynamic, tech-forward environment? Come join our Global Financial Risk and Controls (GFRC) controls team to lead the SOX program.

The Global Financial Risk and Controls (GFRC) Team oversees internal controls over financial reporting, subsidiary compliance, internal controls readiness, process improvements, and other enterprise compliance activities. We are a subject matter expertise team that builds, designs, and consults with control owners across the enterprise (Accounting, Business, Engineering/IT, HR, etc.).

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.

Key job responsibilities

• SOX Program Management
• Executing on SOX controls strategies, including maintaining and improving program policies and procedures
• Contributing to deep dives on IT and business process areas to define the set of risks and controls in addressing financial reporting risk
• Supporting continuous improvement of the SOX program through risk assessment updates, methodology enhancements, and process optimization
• Supporting the quarterly 302 sub-certification process and related reporting
• Assisting in the evaluation of identified control deficiencies and monitoring of remediation efforts

Company-Wide Initiatives

• Supporting company-wide initiatives that impact business and ITGC control design and implementation
• Evaluating control implications for enterprise-wide business process and technology transformations, platform consolidations, and new system launches
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure control requirements are embedded into large-scale organizational programs

SOX Control Consultation (Design & Implementation)

• Driving control design and implementation with engineering, business, and accounting teams
• Providing ongoing support to process owners/control owners and cross-functional teams to ensure controls are designed and implemented effectively
• Advising engineering teams on ITGC requirements for access management, change management, and IT operations controls
• Consulting on control solutions that balance compliance requirements with operational efficiency and scalability

External Auditor Management

• Managing auditor inquiries and facilitating timely resolution of identified findings
• Maintaining ongoing relationships with external audit teams to proactively address emerging compliance concerns

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 4+ years of auditing business processes, information system, risk mitigation, program compliance or internal audits experience
• 4+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
• Knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, and IT operations
• Experience with SOX scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, PMP, CIA
• Master's degree
• Experience with AI and automation tools applied to controls and risk management
• Experience working directly with engineering teams on control design, implementation, and integration into technology solutions
• Experience with data analytics and automation tools for controls monitoring

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

• USA, CA, Culver City - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, OR, Portland - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually