Richard Comac

Finance Manager @Amazon

Munich, DE

European Accounting owner for operating expenses related to last-mile logistics operations, ensuring accurate recognition and reporting of cost.– Expanded the scope of responsibility from Germany and Austria to pan-European coverage, establishing standardized accounting processes, reporting frameworks, and controls, and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at scale. – Accounting owner for German and Austrian litigation matters, that could potentially give rise to liability or other disclosures under. – Performed accounting duties under multiple GAAPS, primarily US GAAP and German HGB, to support both group and statutory reporting.– Led month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including detailed P&L variance analysis, review and posting of non-routine journal entries, and preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.– Designed and maintained analytical tools and reporting dashboards to support ongoing financial reviews, trend analysis, and management decision-making.– Drove process improvements and automation initiatives across European accounting operations, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and control, while partnering with global finance and accounting teams. – Mentored or reviewed work of junior accountants, promoting best practices and consistent application of accounting standards.

University of Melbourne

Master of Management (Accounting), Accounting

Trinity College, the University of Melbourne

Resident Student

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

CA Program

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours), Chemical Engineering