We are looking for a manager to lead the Accounting, Month-End Close & Financial Reporting, Settlement and Liquidity activities. This role will be responsible for month-end and quarter-end close deliverables, maintaining a strong control environment, and proactively managing liquidity risk.
The position requires close partnership across Finance, Treasury, Business and Credit Operations, Technologies, and external network partners with strong knowledge of Local GAAP and USGAAP accounting standards.
The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and constantly changing priorities.
- Accouting designation (CRC).
- At least 5 years finance experience.
- Strong knowledge of LOCAL GAAP and USGAAP accounting standards and financial control principles and practices.
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) / Spanish (Preferred)
- Hands-on experience extracting and transforming data from various systems and in various formats (SQL / Cornerstone / Yellowbrick / Lumi / Tableau / AI etc.)
- Proficiency in MS-Office applications (Advance Excell skils) and Essbase/analytical software with ability to craft compelling graphs,tables,etc in formats suitable for stakeholder presentations (in PowerPoint).
- Must be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
- Strong data analytics and system controls skills with ability to interpet how these impact accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Must be well organized, resourceful, curious, dependable and detail orientated.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, complex problem-solving skills, and transformation mindset.
- Ability to collaborate across geographies in a matrix structure and deliver on customer expectations
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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
