Manager - Controller

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

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?

The US Regulatory Reporting organization is part of the Global Controllership organization and is responsible for end-to-end reporting to the various US Regulators, including the FRB, FDIC, OCC and CFPB. The AENB Regulatory reporting team and is responsible for managing and delivering several regulatory reporting filings for American Express National Bank (AENB). The Manager of AENB Regulatory Reporting will lead a team that works with several groups within American Express during the comprehensive review and production of several regulatory filings for AENB. The position will involve close interactions with the regulators and senior management to comply with any new regulations and changes to regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements for various filings to the regulators, including with Office of Comptroller and Currency (OCC), Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFEIC), Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations (FDIC).
• Support the Company’s internal review procedures and all other applicable policies and procedures, including data governance. 
• Lead production of regulatory filings including the AENB Call Report and various FRB filings. 
• Accurate interpretation and documentation of reporting instructions to ensure reporting requirements and appropriate data elements are captured are adhered to. 
• Drive implementation of analytical and reporting processes, procedures and systems using the Company’s control framework.   
• Work closely, coordinate, and collaborate with various Subject Matter Experts in the review and production of regulatory reports. 
• Work closely with Financial Reporting Quality and Assurance organization (FRQA) to support Quality Assurance reviews of regulatory reports. 
• Support our strong working relationships and communication with external and internal stakeholders, by responding to inquiries from the regulators and key internal stakeholders on a timely basis. 
• Support/lead special projects including partnering with American Express Technologies on key automation initiatives and enhancing policies and procedures around the regulatory reporting process. 
• Provide leadership to Financial Analysts in the AENB Regulatory Reporting team. 
• Drive employee engagement, provide career development opportunities for Regulatory Reporting team members, support Amex Flex and work/life balance initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting / Reporting / Auditing. 
• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environment. 
• Strong understanding of U.S. Regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• A self-starter, proactive team player with a passion to consistently deliver high quality service and exceed customers’ expectations. 
• Ability to lead, coach, develop and promote talent. 
• A quick learner with superior problem-solving skills, who is focused on generating efficiencies and continuous process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, and work well under tight deadlines.
• Strong written/oral communication, relationship building, presentation and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree, CPA/Chartered Accountant or similar qualification, preferred. 
• Prior Regulatory/Federal Reserve/SEC/External Reporting and banking/financial services experience preferred. 

Non-considerations for sponsorship:

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

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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.

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