Join American Express as a Remote Manager Assistant - Finance Controllership and be part of a global and diverse community of colleagues who are committed to backing our customers, communities, and each other. In this role, you will leverage your financial analysis skills to drive high-profile initiatives and support the effective operation of the Controllership organization. With a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $155,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level.
As a Manager Assistant to the Vice President - FCM&SOX and FTD&T, you will play a vital leadership and strategic role in driving and supporting high-priority initiatives on behalf of FCM&SOX, FTD&T, and the broader organization. You will be responsible for driving ideation and completion of high-priority deliverables, serving as a trusted advisor to the FCM&SOX and FTD&T leadership teams, and collaborating closely with CEG and other Controllership leaders to set and execute talent, performance, development, and compensation initiatives/reviews.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving ideation and completion of high-priority deliverables on behalf of the global team
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the FCM&SOX and FTD&T leadership teams
- Collaborating closely with CEG and other Controllership leaders to set and execute talent, performance, development, and compensation initiatives/reviews
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting for the team, including annual budget exercise, monthly tracking of actuals, compilation of risks and opportunities, and preparation of monthly budget analysis package
- Leading the goal setting, PMP/Talent Assessment processes, year-end compensation, training and development, employee recognition, and employee engagement initiatives and events
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following characteristics and skills:
- Building and leveraging relationships across the organization to drive deliverables to closure
- Influencing respectfully beyond direct authority and across band levels to drive results
- Handling multiple responsibilities concurrently, pivoting as circumstances change, and staying calm under pressure
- Transforming ideas and concepts into clear and concise presentations
- Envisioning and driving plans for medium- and long-term initiatives
- Being well-organized and detail-oriented
- Understanding financial concepts and having experience working with P&L's and forecasting/budget process
- Employing an agile and resilient mindset in changing circumstances and focusing on continuous improvement opportunities
- Communicating effectively, both in written and verbal mediums, and presenting with confidence
- Exemplifying high emotional intelligence and being able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
At American Express, we offer a range of benefits to support your holistic well-being, including:
- 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
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.
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