Manager Controller

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The AENB Controllership team within American Express is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting activities primarily for American Express National Bank (“AENB”) – a legal entity which comprises a significant portion of the American Express business. Broadly, the Controllership team ensures the integrity of the Bank’s financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides an effective control environment over financial reporting, works to eliminate controllable financial risk, and supports growth in the business while balancing control and compliance.

We work extensively with other Finance colleagues and subject matter experts, AENB teams and leaders, business partners, General Counsel’s Office, and various regulatory agencies (i.e. FRB and OCC), among others. The team is committed to excellence, talent development, diversity and inclusion, encouraging work/life balance, and timely recognition of colleagues. 

This position is part of the AENB Controllership team and plays a key role in helping the team meet its objectives. The accounting manager takes primary ownership and responsibility for the financial accounting function, including:   

• Coordinating and managing the general accounting function, including accuracy of the ledger accounts and resultant financial statements 
• Directing the financial accounting close 
• Leading a team of two accounting professionals supporting accounting functions and research and clearance reconciliation processes for AENB products and accounts 
• Supporting the annual financial statement and disclosure preparation process 
• Supervising the completion of journal entries and other monthly closing activities 
• Evaluating controls and identifying and implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance with SOX 404 and FDICIA internal control requirements 
• Providing accounting support on special projects related to key business and financial initiatives. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience, including financial reporting, accounting, and/or audit, with an understanding of US GAAP and bank regulations 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of close processes, journal entries and accruals, and settlement processes 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, improve processes, and work well under deadlines 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Advanced excel skills with the ability to manipulate and present financial information clearly and concisely 
• Dedicated, reliable, self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team 
• Ability to create good working relationships with business partners 
• Ability to lead a team and ensure that daily, weekly and month-end responsibilities are completed timely 
• Flexible and adaptable in a continuously changing environment, demonstrating the ability to meet deadlines and provide a quality product to customers 

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

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 for American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position