Manager Controller

This job is with American Express, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Providing technical accounting research and guidance in accordance with US-GAAP
• Supporting business growth activities such as new partner deals, business initiatives, system enhancements through reviewing business contracts and advising Business and Finance partners on accounting and financial impacts.
• Establishing accounting, reporting requirements and continuous process improvements.
• Work closely with Technical Accounting Team to advise on accounting issues and ensure that accounting conclusions are properly analysed and discussed, applied consistently, and documented properly through the preparation of well written and technically accurate memorandums.
• Support business driven initiatives, business partner onboarding and training, implementing new policies and other transformational projects.
• Support all regulatory reporting requirements and audit related work.
• Collaborate cross functionally with difference stakeholders across the organization on new deals / transactions
• Candidates should have a working knowledge of US GAAP, familiarity with reading and understanding contracts. Knowledge of financial systems, operational accounting, internal controls, accounting policies and overall business acumen are important for this role.

Minimum qualifications:

• Significant experience in Accounting or Finance, CPA (UK equivalent) preferred
• University degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent working experience required
• SOX, Operational Risk and/or Audit experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, specifically in the domain of Revenue Recognition and experience in accounting, reporting and statutory audit.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without direct control.
• Ability to provide strategic thought leadership in complex scenarios, determine an appropriate solution and drive it through to implementation.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works well in a changing environment and with tight deadlines
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams 

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 arrangements with hybrid office model
• 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

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

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