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.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L 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?

SEC Reporting is responsible for preparing the externally presented quarterly Earnings materials and the quarterly and annual financial statements for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The team’s main stakeholders are senior leaders of the company including the Corporate Controller, Head of Investor Relations, General Counsel’s Office, CFO, and Disclosure Committee. While the team owns deliverables on a quarterly cadence, no two quarters are the same due to the ever-evolving storyline of the company’s performance and aspirations. Team members across all levels have high exposure to senior leaders, making a culture of discourse, innovation and diverse thinking key to the team’s success

Impact you’ll make:

Work with teams from across Finance and beyond to understand and report on the company’s holistic performance Communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly for senior audiences Use curiosity and reporting acumen to identify opportunities to improve our external financial disclosures Provide external perspective through participation in industry groups and peer benchmarking Leverage your technical and reporting expertise to support critical Company initiatives

What you’ll bring:

8+ years of work experience, of which at least 3-5 years in SEC Reporting Strong technical understanding of US GAAP reporting and SEC reporting regulations (public accounting experience a plus) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong Executive presence, excellent project management and good presentation skills Ability to build and leverage relationships across multiple teams Strong analytical skills and an attention to detail Agile mindset – positive, can-do attitude with the flexibility to adapt Leadership – act & lead with courage, make decisions quickly & influence change                                                  

Non-considerations for sponsorship:

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.

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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