Marriott Vacations Worldwide · 6 hours ago
Director, Accounting Policy
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expMarriott Vacations Worldwide is seeking a Director, Accounting Policy who will be responsible for interpreting accounting policies and practices and applying them to the organization. The role involves continuous monitoring of financial and accounting issues, collaborating with senior management, and drafting accounting policies for review and approval.
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Responsibilities
Leads consultation on business transactions (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, asset sales and leases, entity structuring) by identifying and addressing accounting policy and reporting issues and opportunities while providing support to the Vice President, Financial Reporting (e.g., leads financial accounting due diligence efforts; applies complex accounting and reporting concepts to deal structures such that they minimize risk and maximize return for the enterprise)
Researches complex technical accounting literature and applies technical standards to complex business issues and transactions. Leads/Facilitates discussions with external auditors and internal finance and accounting team members, including the creation of technical accounting memos, as well as contemporaneous documentation of decisions reached, and the relevant accounting guidance used in those assessments. In addition, partners with individual process owners to implement new requirements throughout the business
Provides accounting conclusions on various matters identified within the Accounting Policy group and others within and associated with MVW, such as the external auditors. When issues and transactions are complex in nature, perform such duties under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Financial Reporting by performing technical research, formulating initial conclusions and drafting written communication of the issues, research performed, and conclusions reached
Participates in the operationalization of recently issued accounting guidance by working with senior leaders of functional areas impacted (Marketing and Sales, Operations, Mortgage Bank, Treasury) to interpret its requirements and ensure compliance while minimizing disruption of day to day operations
Stays abreast of existing and emerging financial accounting and reporting principles, assessing their applicability to MVW and proactively advising the Vice President, Financial Reporting, and other stakeholders as necessary. Provides recommendations as to proposed accounting treatment supported by authoritative accounting guidance
Contributes to the development of discipline and enterprise policies that facilitate a strong internal control environment
Ensures that senior management is updated on current / pending changes to accounting policies. Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with the finance and accounting leadership team and other internal stakeholder groups to understand the business and ensure timely exchange of information
Facilitates agreement on accounting conclusions with Vice President, Financial Reporting and the external auditors with a focus on bringing issues to conclusion in a timely manner
Collaborates in implementing new accounting pronouncements, as requested by the Vice President, Financial Reporting
In addition to performance of the essential functions above, the Director, Accounting Policy may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions on an as needed basis for special projects such as debt structuring
Leads documentation of quarterly reporting matters, (e.g., preparation of accounting memos specific to transactions occurring in the relevant quarter, preparation of disclosures for new and future accounting standards, review of disclosure checklist) as requested by the Vice President, Financial Reporting
Assists the AVP, SEC Reporting with XBRL tagging, as needed
Provides expert, proactive consultation to the members of internal stakeholder groups on financial data interpretation and MVW’s accounting policies
Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholder groups to understand the business and ensure timely and accurate exchange of information
Provides ongoing guidance concerning issues related to areas of responsibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline required
CPA license required
7+ years professional accounting experience, including work experience similar to that described in this job specification with a large, accelerated SEC registrant, and/or public accounting experience
Public accounting experience to include serving large, publicly traded companies
Experience analyzing and recommending appropriate strategies addressing technical accounting issues of complex real estate, joint venture, merger & acquisition, disposition and tax transactions
Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including audit planning techniques and methods used to examine, verify, and analyze financial and operating records, statements, and reports
History of consistently delivering business results
Expert knowledge in generally accepted accounting principles and controls
Demonstrated expertise in appropriate accounting treatment and reporting policies of routine and complex financial transactions
Strong business acumen and service orientation
Able to consistently make decisions in a timely manner sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure
Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders to foster trust and influence key decisions
Exceptional communication skills; creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization
Able to persuasively 'sell' ideas, settle differences and win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful while remaining diplomatic and respectful
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; able to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner to senior management
Strong business performance management skills - able to deploy and manage resources to achieve/exceed objectives in a dynamic operating environment
Able to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders
Able to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve results through others
Active learner -- able to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences
Preferred
MBA or Master of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline preferred
Lodging / timeshare / hospitality industry experience preferred
Company
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a tourism company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental, and resort.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98B2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $470M
2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2024-03-14Post Ipo Debt· $430M
Leadership Team
Raman Bukkapatnam
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Scott Weisz
Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Operations
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