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Director - Global Accounting Policy & Advisory- Controller
Director - Global Accounting Policy & Advisory- Controller-April 2024
New York
Apr 19, 2025
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with exceptional access to products, insights, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Financial Services
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About Director - Global Accounting Policy & Advisory- Controller

  Description

  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.

  How will you make an impact in this role?

  This role will focus on reviewing accounting topics that emerge during contract negotiations and our evolving business, researching technical accounting standards, and other special projects.

  Collaborate with business partners across the Finance organization by researching accounting topics and providing expert accounting guidance on complex accounting issues from concept to execution

  Present impact assessments and technical accounting updates to senior leaders and the Company's auditors

  Prepare Memorandums for Record on accounting impacts of material deals and transactions

  Support the development and implementation of technical accounting policies

  Assist in the impact assessment and implementation of newly issued U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

  Assist in development and delivery of training across the Company on technical accounting matters

  Assist, and at times manage, special projects, including preparation of board presentations, development of training, and other initiatives as required

  Skills and Qualifications

  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accounting or equivalent required

  7 Years professional accounting experience, experience at a large public accounting firm is strongly preferred

  Technical understanding and experience in practical application of U.S. GAAP as it relates to the following:

  Corporate transactions (stock compensation, pension, leasing, etc.), M&A and related topics such as goodwill, and equity investment accounting (e.g., measurement alternative and equity method of accounting).

  Technical understanding of Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) and general IFRS would be a plus.

  The ability to develop optimal and compliant solutions to accounting and financial objectives and articulate complicated accounting concepts to a variety of audiences, many with minimal accounting knowledge.

  An affinity and ability for developing strong relationships.

  Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills; confident and engaging.

  Excellent leadership and collaborative skills, with the ability to generate action, influence decisions with limited authority and manage expectations in high-pressure situations.

  Qualifications

  Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) 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.

  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 .

  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.

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

  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.

  Job: Finance

  Primary Location: US-New York-New York

  Other Locations: US-New York

  Schedule Full-time

  Req ID: 24000889

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