Financial Analyst

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Function Description:

The position is responsible for performing Controllership activities for the newly acquired Center entities. The position will report directly to one of the Delivery Leader, and will serve in supporting the controllership functions, business management, finance organizations and regulators.

Purpose of the Role:

The position will play an integral role in achieving our goal to protect and assure the integrity of the financial statements, proactively eliminate controllable financial risk and exposure to the business and regularly execute accurate and effective financial reports and controls. The position will also be responsible for supporting critical initiatives related to the business and providing accounting and reporting support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, for the Center entities
• Preparation & Review of US GAAP financial statements, trend analysis, variance analytics and commentary
• Ensuring and monitoring quality and change control over financial related processes including regulatory reporting and compliance with review of intercompany transactions
• Supporting the enterprise-wide initiatives impacting the legal entity space and ensure end to end coordination
• Drive results in complex specialized projects / transactions working with multiple parties under limited supervision, involving preparation and review of MFRs and other documentation, as required

Past Experience:

• US GAAP knowledge/ experience
• Strong technical and operational accounting experience along with process excellence
• Excellent business acumen, ability to think both in terms of business strategy and technical compliance
• 2-3 years Finance, Accounting & Reporting experience

Academic Background:

• CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred; Degree in Finance/Accounting an advantage

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail
• Able to challenge status quo & effectively communicate to leadership, auditors and regulators
• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect business drivers
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without direct control

• Knowledge of US GAAP along with ability to understand the changes resulting from upcoming GAAP modifications
• Should have a troubleshooting mindset and ability to navigate through complex accounting transactions
• Commitment to working in a team environment to achieve results. Flexible, results-driven and able to lead and influence without authority

Knowledge of Platforms:

• Oracle, Essbase

Enterprise Leadership Behaviors:

• Set The Agenda: Define What Winning Looks Like, Put Enterprise Thinking First, Lead with an External Perspective
• Bring Others With You: Build the Best Team, Seek & Provide Coaching Feedback, Make Collaboration Essential
• Do It The Right Way: Communicate Frequently, Candidly & Clearly, Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively, Live the Blue Box Values, Great Leadership Demands Courage

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
• 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.