Manager-Controller

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.

The American Express Corporate Segment Controllership organization is looking for a proactive, energetic, and dedicated finance and accounting professional that can integrate well into a high performing and dynamic environment.  The appropriate accounting, controls and reporting for the Company’s compensation and benefits programs.  We are looking for someone who demonstrates success in operating efficiently across varying tasks and deadlines with strong communication, collaboration, and people-leadership skills. We ensure the appropriate planning, accounting, financial reporting and controls for the retirement plans, shareholders' equity activities, and earnings per share (EPS), and the Company’s incentive and stock-based compensation, benefit programs in the United States. We advise business partners on new or changing business activities. We focus on developing financial control and risk governance processes, proactively identifying process efficiencies, and raising overall financial control awareness in the business. We play a meaningful role in the external reporting for the Company, including in SEC, Federal Reserve and other statutory filings, earnings announcements and legal entity financial statement disclosures.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Spearhead the design and implementation of innovative financial processes that enhance operational efficiency, reinforce governance, and empower data-driven decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop agile and streamlined close processes that adapt to evolving business needs.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and reporting processes for retirement and benefits plans, shareholders’ equity transactions, and earnings per share (EPS) calculation - ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal control environment.
• Provide accounting and control guidance for new and evolving business activities, including analysis, financial reporting, planning, and forecasting within areas of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting policies, regulatory requirements, model governance standards, and third-party management protocols.
• Conduct risk-based control reviews and accounting assessments, including SOX control testing and documentation.
• Manage account ownership and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity across financial systems.
• Support P&L analytics and balance sheet reviews to identify and address emerging risks and issues.
• Partner with Treasury to support Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) activities.
• Contribute to external reporting efforts, including SEC, IFRS, earnings releases, and disclosures related to assigned areas.

• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, maintaining a strong financial control focus across end-to-end processes to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of proven accounting and financial experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skill.
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skill.
• Proficient in US GAAP and application of accounting standards.
• Commitment to working in a team environment to achieve results.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• A flexible, results driven individual with the ability to lead and influence without authority.
• Ability to design and implement process efficiency enhancements.
• Organizational skills with the ability to meet/exceed deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial control focus, requiring ability to proactively understand and identify risks from an end-to-end perspective.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Compensation, Finance, Accounting and/or stock plan administration in a global company preferred.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field strongly preferred.
• Ability to synthesize, manage, and interpret large data sets highly desired.
• CPA/MBA or equivalent strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $89,250.00 to $150,250.00 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