Job Description
Global Controllership is a segment of American Express Finance and partners with all business units and staff groups across the Company to ensure financial integrity, a strong control environment and enhanced shareholder value by delivering financial accounting, reporting, compliance, planning and advisory services.
This is a leadership position in the Global Controllership organization, part of a team of professionals, who are responsible for supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program across American Express in addition to compliance with the Company's Operational Risk framework for the Finance organization.
Reporting to the Director of SOX Testing COE, this person will be part of a team responsible for the testing, monitoring and optimization of internal controls over financial reporting including associated Information Technology (IT) systems. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert over Financial Reporting risk, and the SOX compliance program. The role will support Enterprise-wide SOX compliance; specifically, responsible for improving the efficiency of the Center of Excellence model utilized for SOX control testing.
The team is undergoing significant transformation, and this person will be encouraged to use previous experience and prioritize gaining external perspective to drive continuous improvement and identify enhancements to the SOX program.
Responsibilities
- Execute the strategy for driving compliance with the SOX program across the enterprise.
- Lead a team of SOX Compliance analysts, responsible for the independent testing of SOX controls across American Express.
- Raise awareness of the SOX program, Financial Reporting risk and controls, and proactively identify risk focus areas in various processes and projects.
- Engage closely with colleagues and external auditors to maximize the value from the SOX Testing Center of Excellence.
- Provide Financial Reporting risk and control expertise across various Finance and Company-wide processes to assist in identifying risk, highlighting automation opportunities, implementing appropriate controls, and monitoring adherence to those controls.
- Engage closely with BU Control Management (BUCM) teams, Enterprise Control Management (ECM) and Operational Risk Management (ORM) to ensure that the SOX team's objectives and strategy are complimentary to the Company's overall Operational Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- CA/ CPA/ MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 10+ years post qualification experience in SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or similar roles. Big 4 experience preferred.
- Professional qualifications like Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.
- Experience in testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), covering both Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE), as well as testing of related IT controls including system interfaces, key reports, application security, and third parties.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and influence business colleagues to achieve the team's objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues in a timely and effective manner.
About Us
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 our 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.
About The Team
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
