Director - Controllership - Finance (25009933)

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?

As part of Controllership organization, The U.S. Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with both U.S. Federal and State regulators for American Express Company and its underlying subsidiaries.

 As American Express transitions to a higher bank category (Cat 3/2), it leads to an uptick in regulatory scrutiny and increased regulatory expectations. As a result, we are forming a centralized Exam and Review Preparedness team to meet those heightened standards. The scope will include both external exams (i.e. FRB, OCC) as well as internal reviews (i.e. Quality Assurance, 2LOD, Internal Audits). This role will be part of the new team.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist, support, and manage the execution of the Exam and Review Preparedness framework 
• Conduct exam/review readiness assessments for impacted areas prior to the start of regulatory exams/reviews to identify potential gaps and solutions.
• Anticipate possible examiner questions and suggested responses and develop internal training materials and external storyboard materials.
• Review exam documentation requests, exam meeting materials, First Day letters / review announcements to provide consistency across teams for appropriate responses/submissions.
• Support tracking and monitoring of requests and meeting materials, schedule exam / review meetings, prepare status updates (presentation material) and capture supporting documentation in a centralized repository.
• Support the development of management action plans / remediation activities and assist in the closure of MRA’s / MRIA’s.
• Collaborate with colleagues across groups within American Express to drive consistency in exam preparedness and management
• Contribute to driving continuous process improvements, increase level of automation, strengthen controls, and enhance process documentation.

Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Accounting / Reporting / Auditing. 
• Strong understanding of U.S. Regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, and work well under tight deadlines. 
• Strong executive presence, relationship building, presentation and collaboration skills. 
• 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 prioritize, drive projects and define medium to long term vision for the team focusing on value creation for partners and the organization.
• A proven people leader who can inspire and influence. Ability to lead, mentor, develop and promote talent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Regulatory and/or banking/financial services strongly preferred. 
• Prior experience assisting with the preparation of Regulatory Reports required by FRB, including FR Y-9C, Call Report (FFIEC 031), FR2052a, and FR Y-14 strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies and standard processes strongly preferred. 
• Prior experience assisting with regulatory exams preferred.
• Graduate degree, CPA/Chartered Accountant, or similar qualification, preferred.

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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.

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

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