Manager - Controller

AMEX
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Controller position at AMEX?

You Lead the Way. Weve 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, youll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thats unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Strategy & Transformation (S&T) team is responsible for identification, planning and delivery of strategic initiatives that enable the Controllership and broader Finance organization to achieve their objectives. The team supports the delivery of large-scale projects that support Mergers & Acquisition deals, improve processes, enhance the control environment, support business growth activities, and implement new technologies. The S&T team is part of the Strategic Enablement & Governance (SEG) & Global Treasury Controllership (GTC) Team.

The project manager role will be responsible for leading and executing initiatives by driving the delivery of key project outcomes. This role will have significant exposure to global stakeholders and senior leaders. While the projects will change over time, a strong set of core project management skills is required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transformation projects and strategic initiatives for various parts of the Controllership and broader Finance organization.Comprehensive project management to execute on strategic priorities, taking a project from solution design, planning and mobilization through execution & delivery.Establish end-to-end processes, controls, dashboards / metrics and requirements for sponsored projects.Consistent application of governance standards across all project types.Extensive stakeholder engagement and facilitation across all levels of management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant experience in driving Project Management, Process Transformation and Reengineering, with proven ability to lead multiple large scale initiatives, independently
  • Excellent communication skills and track record of collaborating, influencing, and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners, including senior leaders
  • Ability to manage multiple demands successfully within a matrixed organization
  • Results oriented, ability to lead and influence without authority
  • Proven strategic thought leadership with ability to translate strategy into well-defined outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good understanding of AXP Controllership Processes
  • CA / CPA / BS in Finance, Accounting or closely related fields (or alternatively an MBA)
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with Technology to drive solutions
  • Strong understanding of Process Mapping, Analysis and other relevant Six Sigma methodology
  • Big 4 and / or consulting experience preferred
  • 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, well 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 .

    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.

    US Job Seekers / Employees - to view the Know Your Rights poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

    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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