Manager - Controller - job 16 of 42

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The SEC Reporting team prepares external quarterly and annual financial reports for American Express Company and certain US GAAP subsidiaries. In particular we prepare the Company’s SEC filings, including the Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, and Form 11-K and play an active role ensuring the accuracy of all financial information distributed in connection with the Company's quarterly earnings release. We perform independent processes to prepare, review and analyze financial information with a key focus on control and compliance. We work extensively with our own market financial controllers, subject matter experts, segment controllers, consolidations, General Counsel’s Office, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Corporate Planning, and external auditors. The team is committed to talent development, work / life balance, and timely recognition of team members’ contributions to the success of shared SEC Reporting and External Reporting goals and objectives.

Responsibilities within the SEC Reporting – Earnings & Analysis team include:

• Partnering with Investor Relations to support the quarterly earnings release process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data provided to our external community, including materials for our annual Investor Day
• Supporting External Reporting senior leadership with monthly CFO Management Reporting results analysis by researching/understanding trends, year-over-year variance analysis and other related inquires
• Support the SEC 10-Q/10-K reporting team with review of AXP’s quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Support the preparation of AXP’s Retirement Plan and Retirement Savings Plan financial statements
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls around external reporting and coordinate required documentation as necessary (e.g. spreadsheet controls, tie-out packages, etc.)  
• Support various projects aimed at improving processes, efficiency, and external reporting enhancements
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key business partners including but not limited to: Investor Relations, GCO, Treasury, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Corporate Planning, Segment/Market Controllers, other Global Reporting teams and other SME’s

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance
• 5-7 years professional experience in Accounting/Finance
• Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience with financial reporting tools/systems a plus - Oracle Essbase/HFR/SmartView and TM1
• Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a proactive and motivated self-starter

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/CPA
• Prior External Reporting and/or public accounting experience

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.