Manager-Controller
American Express · Posted Oct 12
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
The role sits in the IC & Opex COE team within Global Financial Operations in Record to Report controllership, India. The team maintains financial integrity through robust controls, policy compliance, and automation of manual accounting processes for Operating Expenses of non-technology BUs and colleague expenses including AIA and LTIA accruals. This Manager-Controller position manages a team of accounting subject matter experts, drives control and compliance across Opex accounting processes, partners with finance and business stakeholders, and drives Gen AI adoption and data insights.
What you will do
- Manage Efficient / Effective Accounting for critical areas as listed above
- Ensure Financial Integrity
- Ensure strong controls and compliance to be able to meet and exceed all audit, regulatory & SOX requirements
- Drive E2E process efficiencies including MJE optimization, standardization and automation
- Establish a strong culture to drive business insights
- Eliminate waste / duplication
- Manage stakeholder engagement and build relationships across wide spectrum of teams including LE Controllers, Segment Controllers, LFO Finance and business teams
- Identify centralization opportunities and build COEs for processes within the remit of the team
- Ensure continuous engagement in organization wide initiatives that impact any of the process as listed above
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Chartered Accountant or equivalent with 8+ Years of Accounting experience
- Working knowledge of Oracle and understanding of Accounting and other relevant policies and protocols
- Proven People leadership experience is a prerequisite
- Must be a self-starter with ability to drive change and deliver results on multiple time sensitive projects.
- Strong understanding of business fundamentals and financial statements of AXP
- Ability to synthesize large data to create business insights and drive value
- Strong Collaboration and outstanding ability to build and leverage relationships with key business partners
- Exceptional problem solving, influencing and persuasion skills, process mindset and analytical skills along with ability to link with ‘big picture’ while having attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal). Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and working knowledge of BI Tools like OBIE.
- Ability to think innovatively and to pursue ideas with conviction.
Benefits and support
- 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
About American Express
American Express Company is a globally recognized multinational financial services corporation specializing in payment cards, travel-related services, and network banking. Founded in 1850, the company provides charge and credit cards, expense management products, and merchant services to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide. It operates a proprietary payments network known for its premium customer engagement and lifestyle rewards programs.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 76800 employees
- Founded
- 1850-03-18
- Location
- New York City, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Chief Colleague Experience Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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