Chris Richard

Director, Corporate Accounting - Financial Reporting, M&A, Accounting Policy at Amazon

Chris Richard is a top-performing senior accounting and finance professional with over 17 years of experience, including two years working as an auditor in Ireland. He has worked for KPMG US and Arthur Andersen, where he served large Fortune 500 to mid-sized publicly traded companies as well as venture- and private-equity-backed companies in a variety of industries. Chris is recognized for his excellent technical, supervisory, project management, and client service skills. He has a broad and deep experience in serving clients in different industries. Chris currently works at Amazon as the Director of Corporate Accounting – Financial Reporting, M&A, Accounting Policy, where he has spent several years in various roles. Chris is passionate about his Amazon's fast-paced environment, innovation, and team-oriented culture. He holds a BBA and BA in Accounting and Spanish from Gonzaga University, as well as a Spanish language certificate from the Centro de Lenguas Modernas in Granada, Spain.