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

Amazon

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a seasoned SOX and ITGC controls professional to lead the SOX program within GFRC. You will partner with engineering, accounting, and business teams to design, implement, and test controls that mitigate financial reporting risk.

The role emphasizes collaboration across large-scale programs, platform transformations, and cross-functional control embedding. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in auditing/compliance and a strong grasp of ITGCs, SOX scoping, and remediation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field or higher.
4+ years auditing business processes, information systems, risk, or internal audits.
4+ years compliance, audit or risk management experience.
Knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs) including access, change, and IT operations.
Experience with SOX scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation.

Responsibilities

SOX Program Management across the controls landscape.
Execute on SOX control strategies; maintain/update policies and procedures.
Deep-dive IT and business areas to map risks and controls for financial reporting.
Drive continuous improvement with risk assessments and process optimization.
Support quarterly 302 sub-certification and related reporting.
Assist in evaluating control deficiencies and remediation tracking.
Engage with external auditors and manage inquiries/resolution.

Skills

ITGC knowledge

SOX scoping

risk assessment

control design

testing

remediation

auditor liaison

data analytics

automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

CPA/CISA/PMP/CIA certification

Tools

AI and automation tools

Job description

Description

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.

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

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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