Director - Controller

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.This Director Assistant to SVP - Regulatory Reporting & Treasury Controller position is a strategic partner to the SVP – Regulatory Reporting & Treasury Controller and his entire leadership team. This position plays a vital leadership and strategic role in the effective operation of the Controllership organization, driving and supporting high profile initiatives on behalf of this organization and the broader organization. The Director Assistant is highly visible within the organization and is a member of the Regulatory Reporting & Treasury Controllership senior leadership team.The RRTC organization is comprised of approximately 325+ globally who are responsible for (i) preparing and reporting the Company’s financial performance and other information to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and other regulators (ii) ensuring a strong control and compliance environment is achieved through data governance, regulatory reporting service management and quality assurance, and Finance Data Management (iii) accounting, reporting, and business advisory support of all treasury transactions as well as overseeing treasury middle office functions. How will you make an impact in this role?• Provide strategic support to RRTC leadership team; steer strategic business initiatives from genesis to fruition for a wide range of initiatives and projects, which requires driving broad-based, long-range thinking, planning, syndication and execution of organizational priorities, talent management, and various CEG processes.• Develop and design executive-level presentations for both internal and external audiences, as well as other adhoc presentations which require conceptual design and unstructured development of executive-level presentation material.• Lead the organizational goal setting, PMP/Talent Assessment processes, year-end compensation, training and development, colleague recognition and colleague engagement initiatives and events.• Collaborate closely with various partners across the enterprise and external parties, including but not limited to CEG Colleague Strategic Partners, Controllership VPA and MAs, GCO, GSM, and other partners to ensure alignment on relevant decisions and projects.• Manage the overall organization budgeting and Opex tracking process.• Manage and participate in key meetings, including organizing meetings, developing objectives and material, coordinating follow-ups, etc.Minimum Qualifications:• Ability to build and leverage relationships, using a strong network of partnerships across the organization to drive deliverables to closure.• Ability to Influence respectfully beyond direct authority and across band levels to drive results.• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently, pivoting as circumstances change and staying calm under pressure.• Ability to think strategically, focusing on the big picture, and can transform ideas and concepts into clear and concise presentations.• Can envision and drive plans for medium- and long-term initiatives.• Well-organized about his/her work and deliverables and cares for attention to details• Ability to understand financial concepts and experience working with P&L’s and forecasting/budget process.• Employs agile and resilient mindset in changing circumstances and focuses on continuous improvement opportunities.• Communicates effectively, both in written and verbal mediums; presents with confidence.• Exemplifies high emotional intelligence; able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion• Travel is required given the global reach and geographic footprint of the organization, both domestic and international travel is required and critical for this role to assist with leadership of the RRTC organization. Approximately one domestic or international trip per quarter.Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree, MBA or CPA is a plus but not required.• 5+ years’ experience working in American Express, prior roles within the finance organization is a plusSalary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefitsThe above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:• Competitive base salaries• Bonus incentives• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy• 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 opportunitiesFor a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.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.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.