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Director / Controller

New York, NY, USA - $130,000 - $205,000 Full Time Posted by: American Express Posted: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
 
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You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.

When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success.

Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

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.How will you make an impact in this role?The Global Record to Report organization is part of the Global Controllership organization and is responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting quality and assurance and US regulatory reporting. The US Regulatory reporting team is responsible for managing and delivering key regulatory reporting filings for American Express.

This individual will primarily be responsible for helping implement a Regulatory Reporting Interpretive Office as well as Change Management framework through close partnership across Controllership and multiple other groups within American Express. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support design, governance, and establishment of the Regulatory Reporting Interpretive Office. Collaborating with colleagues across groups within American Express to create a forum responsible for issuing interpretive guidance.

Establishing well-defined mechanisms to discuss and coalesce around an official firm interpretation of complex regulations. Tracking, monitoring, and actioning complex regulatory reporting changes. Formalization of Change Managementframework for both for internal and external changes, inclusive of continuous monitoring.

Develop policy, governance, and process to monitor and perform applicability and impact assessments, implementation, and validation of regulatory changes. Accurate interpretation and documentation of reporting instructions to ensure reporting requirements and appropriate data elements are captured and adhered to. Work closely, coordinate, and collaborate with various Subject Matter Experts and Regulatory Reporting leaders in the review and production of regulatory reports.

Assist in formulating responses to inquiries from the Federal Reserve and key internal stakeholders, while supporting our strong working relationships and communication with the various regulators. Contribute to driving continuous process improvements, increase level of automation, strengthen controls, and enhance process documentation. Collaborate across teams to drive consistency in reporting.

Support/lead special projects including partnering with American Express Technologies on key automation initiatives and enhancing policies and procedures around the regulatory reporting process. Provide leadership to Financial Analysts and Managers in the Regulatory Reporting team. Provide career development opportunities for Regulatory Reporting team members.

Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Accounting/Reporting/Auditing. Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environment.

Strong understanding of U.S. Regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements. A self-starter, proactive team player with a passion to consistently deliver high quality service and exceed customers' expectations. Ability to lead, coach, develop and promote talent.

A quick learner with superior problem-solving skills, who is focused on generating efficiencies and continuous process improvements. Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, and work well under tight deadlines. Strong written/oral communication, relationship building, presentation and collaboration skills.

Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels and stakeholders of an organization including senior leadership/officers, as well as with external regulators and auditors.Preferred QualificationsGraduate degree, CPA/Chartered Accountant or similar qualification, preferred. Prior Regulatory/Federal Reserve/SEC/External Reporting and banking/financial services experience preferred.

Non-considerations for sponsorship:Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.QualificationsSalary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.

00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefitsThe 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 our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being.

That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: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 opportunitiesFor 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.

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.

US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the Know Your Rights poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: to access the three posters.Job Field: FinanceSchedule: Full-time.

New York, NY, USA, USA
Finance
$130,000 - $205,000
American Express
AJF/707488117
15/05/2024 01:29

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