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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.

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. When supporting our colleagues as part of our Global Accounting Policy & Advisory team, whether in negotiating strategic contracts or establishing accounting policies, you can influence both our day to day 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 related to M&A as well as those that emerge during contract negotiations and our evolving business, researching technical accounting standards, and other special projects.

• Collaborate with Corporate Development and other business partners across the 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 and other supporting deliverables related to the 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 US 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 and senior leadership presentations, development of training and accounting documentation, coordination across stakeholder groups, and other initiatives as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or equivalent required.

• 7 Years professional accounting experience, including experience at a large public accounting firm (either past or current).

• Technical understanding and experience in practical application of U.S. GAAP (IFRS a plus) as it relates to M&A and related topics such as goodwill, consolidation, and equity method investment accounting

• The ability to evaluate ambiguous subject matter areas, 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 communication style.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606) or financial instruments (ASC 815, ASC 320, ASC 321, ASC 480) topics.

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.

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 .

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.

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Job: Finance

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Other Locations: US-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 24010846