Manager-Financial Reporting

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of supporting information used to compile financial statements, notes, and MD&A, reg reports.
• Timely and accurate delivery of financial statements forming part of SEC filings (10-K,10-Q, etc.)  and reports filed with regulator (Y9C, Y9LP,Y15, 2052a, 009 etc.) relating to treasury products for various AXP subsidiaries.
• Build/perform/review controls to ensure compliance with SOX, SEC, Bank Holding Company regulations and numerous internal guidelines. 
• Perform and review of detailed variance analysis explaining business drivers and market impacts on the portfolio, leveraged by various stakeholders, including Senior Management.
• Build and maintain successful collaboration with business partners, e.g. Global Treasury, External Reporting, Global Accounting Policy Group and Tax.
• Partnering within GTC in the day-to-day transaction support 
• Support increasing regulatory reporting environment and other projects driving automation/process enhancements.
• Additional responsibilities including participation in company wide initiatives and supporting external audit. 

Qualifications & Experience

• CA/CPA or equivalent with 6-8 years of experience in finance and reporting
• Prior experience in SEC/BHC reporting and working with Tier 1/2 banks will be a plus
• Excellent collaborative and relationship building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience in Treasury/Treasury Controllership and/or knowledge of capital markets is a plus
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge in the areas of financial Instruments, derivatives, investments, hedging, debt, intercompany and multi-currency translation/ledgers a plus. 
• Excellent collaborative and relationship building skills 
• Proven analytical problem-solving skills and holistic approach to process improvement
• Strong communication skills, ability to build and leverage relationships with all levels of the organization
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent Excel skills.
• Advances MS Office suits (Word, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of business products