Senior Manager, Internal Audit
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced Senior Audit Manager to oversee audits and Internal Audit Risk Assessment activities across Amazon's Advertising business and Corporate functions. In this high visibility role, you will build relationships with senior leaders and will have the opportunity to influence improvements throughout the company. Our Internal Audit team is cross-functional, and you will perform a wide range of financial, technical, and operational audits. We are seeking an individual with a strong audit background, who also has a passion for working with high-growth, technology-based businesses. Join us and take your audit, risk, leadership experiences and innovative ideas to the next level.
Internal Audit is a global, fast paced, dynamic team. We are one of many mechanisms at the company with the aim of continuous improvement. We look across the entire company at business, finance, and operational processes and the technologies that support them, evaluating risks that could harm our customers, the company, or prevent us from achieving objectives.
You will be responsible for leading Internal Audit risk assessment activities, covering a variety of teams across Amazon’s Advertising business and Corporate functions. You will meet with senior leaders to understand the business and leverage multiple sources of business data to help you assess risks. You will use the risk assessment, your high judgement, and experience to identify potential audits and influence the audit pipeline and resource allocation. You will oversee a portfolio of audits and will mentor and support Audit Managers and Lead Auditors to help them scope, plan, and execute high-quality and impactful audits, which address the most important opportunities/risks. You will insist on the highest standards for your team and your audits, and you will be able to dive deep into every audit area, apply broad technical knowledge, sound business judgment, and partner with key stakeholders. You will understand complex business processes, system workflows, and technology to be able to identify the full range of risks relevant to the businesses and to help guide business owners in defining effective and value-added risk mitigation plans.
This role has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. You must be an excellent writer who can succinctly communicate complicated technical and operational issues in business terms. You must be comfortable performing in a highly collaborative environment and working with your peers to accomplish joint projects and meet the objectives of Internal Audit and Amazon. You must be a strong project manager who can manage end-to-end audit projects and resources, managing multiple projects at once. You will help Internal Audit recruit from within Amazon and externally and with a passion for helping auditors expand their knowledge of the business, develop risk, analytical and auditing skills, improve their judgement and leadership capabilities, and grow their careers.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate high judgement, clear communication, creative approaches, the ability to think big, a consistent track record of delivering results and hiring and developing the best. You will thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic environment, and you will effectively work autonomously in an ambiguous environment and be able to lead and develop cross functional teams.
Ability to travel up to 15%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, business, engineering, information systems, computer science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in Finance, Audit, Operations, Risk Management, Compliance, Technology or related function
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a relevant field of study
- Audit, consulting, advisory, or related client service experience
- Strong technical acumen and/or experience in information security, software development, IT operations, or related experience
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP)
- Familiarity with relevant frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ISO)
- Strong risk management and internal audit experience including: performing risk assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize, summarize and communicate important data.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively drive collaboration.
- Results-oriented – ability to motivate, influence, and direct diverse teams.
- Track record of successful program management for large, cross-functional projects, including rolling out both process and technology based improvements.
- Exceptional organizational and project-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.
- Results-oriented leader – ability to motivate, manage, and drive consensus across diverse teams
Resident of Colorado: The pay range for this position in Colorado is $158,6010-214,500/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $142,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $236,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.