Manager-Financial Systems

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Job Description:

The Manager, Global Financial Initiatives and Integrity (GFII) is a critical position on the Corporate Controllership team and is responsible for supporting the Global Network and Merchant Services lines of business and the corresponding systems and platforms. The incumbent will be responsible for analysis of financial systems, defining business financial needs and developing user stories. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing consultation on finance initiatives including support on technology, end to end processes and other initiatives. This position requires strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills. The role will be responsible for collaboration with multiple partners including Finance Business units and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities include

• Manage End to End (E2E) project lifecycle for Business and Finance projects
  • Drive engagement in business initiatives requiring technology development with financial, reporting, or accounting impacts
  • Ensure compliance with System Control & Reporting and all other relevant AXP and Finance Policies
  • Define end-to-end balancing and controls that meet the needs of AEMP16 (AMEX System Controls & Reporting Requirements Policy) and Financial Reporting
  • Create accounting requirements in consultation with Segment and Market Controllership
  • Design changes/updates to reporting in consultation with finance process owners
  • Conduct user acceptance testing of finance requirements in conjunction with relevant business teams
  • Ensure new finance process is operationalized and documented post implementation
  • Proactively identify project and operational risks and escalate to leadership and key project partners to remediate
  • Ensure Stakeholder Management and Communication is provided as appropriate
  • Deliver regular project status updates
  • Document outcomes of project and solicit feedback from customers, business partners, and other key project partners engaged in project life cycle
• Provide consultation and advise to the business where GFII skills are needed
  • Provide support to new and existing finance requests for consultation
  • Engage other Finance groups as needed to provide E2E solution or response
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to Project Analysts on the team as required
• Partner across teams to deliver Automation, meet Operational Risk requirements and Data Governance objectives
• Support Director on transformation and internal initiatives
• Support Director in managing business partner relationships

Qualifications:

• Three to five years' experience with accounting, reporting processes or relevant business and technology experience
• Typically holds a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or has equivalent work experience
• Understanding of US GAAP requirements and financial control principles and practices
• Three to five years' experience in defining system development requirements across business and technologies
• Three to five years' experience in defining and validating system development and financial test cases
• Strong knowledge of large-scale multi-feed ERP processes and systems is required
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and results driven approach with an ability to convert strategic vision into clear project outcomes including skills to analyze highly complex processes, data volume and translate into tangible tasks or goals
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio) is a requirement to aid on written and visual communication as well as analytics

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrate strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills. Exhibit a proven track record of collaboration and influence on internal and external partners including senior leaders
• Recognizes the importance of teamwork to achieve objectives
• Exhibit ability to excel in an environment of significant change
• Proven ability to build strong and lasting relationships within team and across multiple organizations
• Exemplifies a growth mindset where continual knowledge and learning are expected, challenges are embraced and setbacks are opportunities to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communications with ability to describe highly complex concepts and processes in simple terms and pragmatically

Why American Express?

There's a difference between having a job and making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference in people's lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We've also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they're ready to take on a new career path, we're right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.

Don't make a difference without it.

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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.