Job Opportunity: Financial Close & Governance Manager

Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health Insurance (plus additional comprehensive benefits)

About American Express

At American Express, we believe that 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 dedicated to supporting our customers, communities, and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as you build a unique and meaningful career—supported by benefits, programs, and flexible work arrangements that nurture both your professional and personal development.

Every colleague is recognized for their contributions, leadership, and impact. Together, we strive to uphold our company values and deliver the world’s best customer experience every day—with integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.

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

Purpose of the Role

This position is part of the AXP Consolidation & Close Governance Team. You will lead the consolidation and governance efforts related to financial close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for American Express and its subsidiaries to US regulators such as the SEC, FRB, and Tax Department. Your role is critical to supporting financial close and key business initiatives by working closely with multiple stakeholders in Finance and Technology.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close Leadership:
- Lead AXP's consolidation and governance around the financial close process.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for American Express and its subsidiaries to US regulators.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with multiple stakeholders across Finance and Technology to support financial close and key business initiatives.
- Collaborate to resolve ongoing issues that could impact close timelines.
Control, Compliance & Reporting:
- Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards, ensuring robust controls and compliance.
- Review financial information to ensure financial integrity and resolve any discrepancies.
Technology & Process Improvement:
- Work with technology teams to identify and implement development or automation opportunities.
- Support external and internal auditors by addressing queries and meeting quarterly review requirements.

Critical Success Factors

Self-Driven Leadership:
- Ability to drive processes and lead projects with minimal supervision.
Adaptability & Results Orientation:
- Flexible, result-driven, and capable of influencing without direct authority.
Analytical Acumen:
- Strong capability to understand complex issues and gain end-to-end process knowledge.
24x7 Availability:
- Flexibility to work in shifts to provide support, especially during the month-end close.
Regulatory Understanding:
- Familiarity with US GAAP is an added advantage for working closely with reporting teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: CA, MBA, or Post-Graduate degree.
Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Teamwork: A proactive team player with a can-do attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
Familiarity with financial consolidation and its complexities.
Project management experience is a plus.

Technical Skills/Capabilities

Software Proficiency:
- Strong skills in Excel, presentations, and other MS Office applications.
Analytical Tools:
- Experience with platforms such as Oracle, Smartview, Essbase, Tableau, or similar ERP/BI platforms.
Data Analysis:
- Demonstrated analytical aptitude.

Behavioral Skills/Capabilities

Enterprise Leadership Behaviors:
- Set The Agenda: Define what winning looks like, lead with an external perspective, and prioritize enterprise thinking.
- Bring Others With You: Build strong teams, provide and seek constructive feedback, and foster collaboration.
- Do It The Right Way: Communicate clearly and candidly, make effective decisions swiftly, and embody our core values with courage.

Employee Benefits

At American Express, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our colleagues and their loved ones. Our benefits include:

Competitive Base Salaries & Bonus Incentives
Financial Well-being & Retirement Support
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & Disability Benefits (dependent on location)
Flexible Working Models: Hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements, as applicable.
Generous Paid Parental Leave Policies (dependent on location)
Global On-Site Wellness Centers: Free access to centers staffed with nurses and doctors.
Confidential Counseling Support: Provided through our Healthy Minds program.
Career Development & Training Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Join Team Amex and be a catalyst for excellence in financial close governance!

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