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The U.S. Banking Controllership team within American Express is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting activities primarily for American Express National Bank (“AENB”) – an entity which comprises a significant portion of the American Express business. Broadly, the Controllership team ensures the integrity of the Bank’s financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides an effective control environment over financial reporting, works to eliminate controllable financial risk, and supports growth in the business while balancing control and compliance. We work extensively with other Controllership colleagues and subject matter experts, U.S. Banking team and leaders, finance & business partners and the General Counsel’s Office. The team is committed to excellence, talent development, encouraging work/life balance, and timely recognition of team members.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Manager in AENB New Products Accounting will report directly to the Director of New Products. The New Products Accounting team partners with the various business development teams providing end-to-end change management support from a controllership, finance, and regulatory perspective.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage end-to-end change management processes for AENB Controllership to enable and support business growth Establish accounting and reporting requirements in all stages of product development including process enhancements, control requirements and automation needs Ensure proper accounting and control documentation including set-up of ledgers, assessment of intercompany impacts, and design & documentation of operational accounting processes Provide technical accounting research and guidance in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Support the development of strong working relationships and communication with key business partners and senior leaders

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Accounting / Auditing / Financial Reporting Strong technical understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC, regulatory reporting, and accounting guidelines Strong organization skills and a proactive working style Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently managing multiple priorities, driving projects, and work with tight deadlines Ability to effectively interact with all levels and stakeholders of an organization Ability to understand a Company’s businesses, processes, and unique financial reporting systems and operations Ability to influence decisions with limited authority and manage expectations with business partners Demonstrate the willingness to take initiative and act decisively

Education Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Preferred Qualifications

Masters of Accounting or MBA and/or CPA Project management experience Experience working in public accounting and/or financial services

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The 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.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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 opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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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.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.