Manager-Controller

Job Description

The Global Treasury Controllership (GTC) team is part of Regulatory Reporting and Treasury Controllership Team and is responsible for providing comprehensive Treasury and regulatory reporting support covering all Treasury transactions, including cash, investments, debt, derivative, and reverse repos.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain knowledge of accounting, valuation, financial and regulatory reporting of Treasury activities related to AXP and its subsidiaries. The position will involve close interactions with a diverse stakeholder group to conclude on accounting, reporting implications and daily monitoring of results owing to AXP's category change.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, valuation, and reporting for Treasury products including fair value measurements across AXP and its subsidiaries.
• Timely and accurate delivery of financial statements forming part of SEC filings (10-K,10-Q, etc.) and reports filed with regulators (Y9C, Y9LP, Y15, 2052a, 009 etc.) and CCAR reporting.
• Perform and review of detailed variance analysis explaining business drivers and market impacts on the portfolio, leveraged by various stakeholders, including Senior Management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Global Treasury, SEC Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, GAPA, and Tax to support business objectives.
• Maintain effective governance and control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX, SEC, regulatory, Model Governance, Internal Audit, and internal policy requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and enhancements across valuation, reporting, and control processes.
• Support increasing regulatory reporting environment and other company wide initiatives.
• Continuously challenge the Status Quo and seek opportunities for redesign/automate the processes. Leads, motivates, and develops a team of professionals to accomplish goals while enhancing colleague engagement, development, inclusion, and diversity. Drive employee engagement, provide career development opportunities for team members and support work/life balance initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent with 6-8 years of experience in finance and reporting.
• Prior experience in SEC/BHC reporting and working with Tier 1/2 banks will be a plus.
• Experience in Treasury/Treasury Controllership and/or knowledge of capital markets is a plus.
• Knowledge/experience related to using various analytical tools such as Power BI/Python is a plus.
• A self-starter, with a proactive approach and a passion to consistently deliver high-quality service and exceed expectations. A quick learner with outstanding problem-solving skills. Continue to challenge the status quo by bringing and implementing innovative ideas for continuous improvement in our process.
• Proven ability to effectively interact and manage relationships with all levels and stakeholders of an organization including senior leadership/officers as well as with external auditors.
• Ability to pivot with agility and navigate ambiguity.
• People Leadership experience is additional plus.
  
  

Technical Skills/Capabilities:

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent Excel skills.
• Advances MS Office suits (Word, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of business products
  
  

Knowledge of Platforms:

• Oracle/ Essbase/ BIEE, TMS, Workiva
  
  

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities
  
  

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.