Director Assistant - Controllership Finance

American Express•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. 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 450+ 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.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience.
Builds and leverages relationships across the organization to drive deliverables to completion.
Influences respectfully beyond direct authority and across band levels.
Manages multiple responsibilities, adapts to change, and remains calm under pressure.
Strategic thinker who focuses on the big picture and translates ideas into clear, concise presentations.
Envisions and drives medium- and long-term initiatives.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Understands financial concepts, with experience in P&L and forecasting/budgeting processes.
Demonstrates an agile, resilient mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats; confident presenter.
Exhibits high emotional intelligence and handles sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately one trip per quarter).
Exposure to or interest in emerging technologies, including data tools and Generative AI.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 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.