Manager-Controller

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This Finance position in the Credit Fraud Risk Controllership (CFRC) organization will play a key role in achieving our goal to protect and assure the integrity of the AXP financial statements and proactively mitigate controllable financial risk. As part of a world-class Controllership group, the CFRC organization is responsible for managing end to end credit process from reserve adequacy assessment to the SEC and regulatory reporting. This role will be primarily responsible for leading credit reserve reporting insights for decision support. Facilitating solutions for enterprise projects, driving transformation and building advanced analytics capability leveraging Big Data (Cornerstone, Lumi), yellow bricks, SQL, TM1 and Tableau. In addition, this role would also involve accounting reporting, results analysis for AXP credit reserves, its subsidiaries and segments.

How will you make an impact in this role

• Lead design and development of analytic capability and business intelligence reports
• Accurate and timely reporting of credit reserves required for CECL governance
• Regular co-ordination with global stakeholders to get the right level of insights to facilitate decisions
• Partner collaborate with Credit Fraud Risk, Risk Finance, Model Governance team to assess record reserving for qualitative factors
• Perform analytics on big data to generate insights on measure of credit metrics and drivers of performance
• Gather external perspective, engage in enterprise industry benchmark to strengthen risk environment
• Support change management related to continuous improvement along with overall controls governance
• Partner with Business, Network and Technology teams to support platform modernization automation initiatives
• Manage a team of 1-2 resources

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly analytical, with ability to conceptualise data needs for decision insights
• Attention to detail with a dedication to maintain and improving a strong control environment
• Strong communicator; able to synthesize and communicate complex topics clearly
• Techno-functional experience with OLAPs / BI tools will be a plus
• Experience of leading enterprise-wide initiatives, collaboration, and building cross functional network is preferred.
• Results driven, self-starter, able to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively manage in a matrix organization.
• Effective leadership skills and commitment to mentoring, coaching, and developing direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of advisory, risk management and accounting reporting experience
• Degree in Finance, CPA /CA /MBA preferred
• Prior knowledge of US GAAP accounting, SEC, and Regulatory Reporting will be an advantage

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

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.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.