Manager - Controller - Global Accounting Policy And Advisory

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This Manager role will be a member of the Global Accounting Policy & Advisory (GAPA) group within Global Controllership at American Express Company (the Company). GAPA's primary roles include:

• Designing, establishing, and communicating the Company's accounting policies
• Staying on the leading front of emerging accounting (US GAAP/IFRS) and evaluating the impact of the emerging accounting requirements
• Providing accounting guidance to the Company's broader Global Controllership organization on new products and transactions
• Providing accounting advisory services and thought leadership for M&A transactions
• Interacting with the Company's internal and external auditors
• Providing training on accounting topics to the broader Finance Organization

Over time, this role will likely be exposed to various opportunities within GAPA based on the varying business needs. This position offers excellent exposure to a diverse and talented team of controllership professionals who support a broad array of American Express businesses and products.
How will you make an impact in this role?

• Collaborate across the Finance organization to identify, develop and communicate additions or updates to Global Accounting policies
• Participate in monitoring, evaluating, and communicating the impacts of emerging accounting standards and requirements from the FASB, IASB, SEC and other regulatory entities throughout the organization
• Leverage accounting research skills and critical thinking mindset to assist in providing accounting guidance and Advisory services
• Assist in developing and delivering training across the Company
• Ensure controls & compliance with prevailing policies & procedures (e.g., Sarbanes Oxley)
• Ensure that all timelines are continually met and adequate controls are maintained over the processes to ensure integrity of the information
• Ability to work with colleagues across multiple time zones

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS (4+ Years of Accounting knowledge)
• Awareness of Financial Reporting
• Ability to connect accounting & reporting
• Understanding of SOX & other related control framework compliance
• Ability to research & embed relevant accounting standard methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills with the capability to prioritize multiple demands
• Ability to work as part of a team in a consultative environment, as well as work independently on individual projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, CPA a plus
• Professional Accounting experience (3-5 years), experience with accounting firm a plus

Qualifications
Salary Range: $86,500.00 to $129,800.00 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 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 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.
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.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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