About this role
Job Description-
Function Description:
The position is responsible for performing core controllership functions for American Express legal entities which in houses the AXP businesses; ranging from Accounting, Reporting, Business / Financial management, Audit / Internal controls, other compliances requiring engagement with multiple groups (like GR2R, LE controllership, Segment controllership, GAPA, Taxation, Auditors, Treasury, IAG ) .
Purpose of the Role:
The position will report directly to Delivery Leader and will play an integral role in supporting and driving critical business initiatives / complex accounting & reporting issues relating to new M&A deals, legal entity structural changes, Consol Audit, New Accounting standards, Issuance of new financial instruments, MRAs remediation and able to articulate upstream and downstream impacts from legal entity perspective
Critical Factors to Success:
• 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.
Past Experience:
• 1-3 years of experience in Legal Entity Controllership, accounting, reporting, project management
• US GAAP knowledge and Audit experience is a plus
Academic Background:
• Professional Accounting degree CA/CPA
Functional Skills/Capabilities:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail, understanding of company business, segments
• Able to challenge status quo & effectively communicate with leadership, auditors, regulators
Technical Skills/Capabilities:
• Knowledge of US GAAP with ability to understand the changes resulting from upcoming GAAP modifications
Knowledge of Platforms:
• Knowledge of Oracle, Essbase, HFM
Behavioral Skills/Capabilities :
• Commitment to working in a team environment to achieve results.
• Flexible, results-driven and able to lead and influence without authority
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
Shift Timing: 11:30 am-7:30 pm