Amazon Controls and Compliance Lead

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Posted date: Apr 24, 2026

There have been 8 jobs posted with the title of Controls and Compliance Lead all time at Amazon.

Location: Boston, MA

Estimated salary: $102,000
Range: $74,200 - $129,800


Description

Are you excited about driving compliance in a fast paced, dynamic, tech-forward environment? Come join our Stores 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 retail lines of business.

The Stores 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.

Requirements for this position also include a deep knowledge the COSO 2013 framework and SEC/PCAOB regulations, as well as the demonstrated ability to design and monitor an effective global risk-based internal control environment.

We are currently looking for experienced candidates who have held similar positions in large public companies or who have held a similar position within the advisory practice of a Big 4 public accounting firm serving Fortune 500 clients for 3+ years.

Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively to accomplish challenges will be expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level.

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

- Executing on controls strategies, including ITGC and ITAC

- 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



Qualifications

- 3+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- Experience handling confidential information



Extended Qualifications

- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience

- Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials

- Experience with SQL and Excel

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

USA, MA, Boston - 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



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