Amazon is a fast paced, dynamic, high-tech company based in Seattle. Amazon’s finance team is searching for bar-raising financial accounting 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 financial reporting, internal control, intercompany, and transfer pricing activities and also supports new business launches globally for Amazon in the consumer products, digital initiatives, merchant, operations, logistics, payments, and cloud computing lines of business. This position will be part of the Global Internal Controls over Financial Reporting / Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance programs. Responsibilities include enhancing and leveraging internal/external partnerships to assist the team lead with the annual program plan, its execution, as well as all process improvement initiatives. This role will require a deep understanding and experience with
· Degree in accounting, information technology or related field (a CPA license is not required for this position) · 7+ years of relevant experience· CPA, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) · Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills · Internal controls experience with one or more Fortune 500 companies · Experience working in a fast paced environment similar to a high tech start-up · A demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex challenges · Aptitude for leading teams; influencing and galvanizing others to follow you toward