Manager-Controller

Function Description

The GL Assurance (GLA) team is part of the Service Management & Assurance (SMA) function within Financial Reporting Quality Assurance (FRQA) organization in Controllership. GLA is a Fintech group responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the data used for the US Regulatory Reporting and Basel reporting. This team has exposure to financial systems & a holistic understanding of the data sources, processes, and outputs.

Purpose of the Role

The position is responsible for validating Source Data from various AXP Systems to the Oracle General Ledger; ensuring accuracy and completeness of data used to produce various Regulatory Reports (incl. Basel), Researching the variances, Audit / Internal controls, other compliances requiring engagement with multiple groups across the globe, including External Reporting, American Express Technologies (AET) and Regulatory Reporting Automation (RRA) Product owners, IAG, as well as senior leadership within Controllership.

Responsibilities:

•        Lead validation of assigned portfolios comprising both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet against the general ledger/externally reported results to ensure financial integrity of data

•        Lead & communicate research into variances between source data and externally reported results

•        Assess end to end impact and lead change management for new products/projects/changes to portfolios being sourced from a validation perspective

•        Responsible for core process framework – control and compliance, audit / exam support, PRSA Control assessment & testing etc.

•        Supporting/participating in Regulatory Reporting Automation (RRA) projects

•        Lead the implementation of GL Assurance changes/enhancements through use of existing end-to-end processes, controls, and dashboards/metrics

•        Partnering with AET, Product owners, Change management & Report owners to communicate/clarify /define requirements, complete requisite documentation, lead the user testing and query resolution

•        Adhering to project standards and governance models and applying consistent project delivery methodologies and standards.

This will be a People leader role & report directly to the Director – Service Management & Assurance, FRQA.

Qualifications

•        5-7 years of financial accounting/reporting experience including financial analysis.

•        Understanding of Regulatory reporting & Audit experience

•        Degree in Accounting / Finance, CPA or CA preferred

•        Strong knowledge of AXP business and AXP financial systems

•        Strong process orientation and analytical problem-solving skills, demonstrated process improvement

•        Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong collaboration and relationship skills

•        Results driven, self-starter, able to lead and influence without direct authority

•        Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively manage in a matrix organization

•        Effective leadership skills and commitment to mentoring, coaching, and developing direct reports

•        Understanding of SQL and Finance database like FALCON, FODL, ODS, OFSAA, R2CE, Tableau will be an added advantage

• 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