Marriott International · 5 hours ago
Senior Director, Accounting – MBS Governance
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $251K/yr
12+ years expMarriott International, Inc is the world’s largest hotel company, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to manage the accounting functions within the Marriott Business Services organization. The role involves providing technical accounting support, financial reporting leadership, and governance oversight, particularly focusing on payroll accounting activities and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to achievement of the broad MBS Governance team objectives and outcomes
Champion excellence in business ethics and integrity, social responsibility, cross-cultural effectiveness, and associate engagement
Ensure that all financial reports are completed accurately, on a timely basis, and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Develop reporting tools and provide continued support to meet continent reporting requirements, and external reporting needs
Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of any and all business processes especially with respect to the implementation of new processes and procedures for managing compliance processes
Participate in the review and enhancement of key metrics for performance in partnership with the corporate finance teams and the MBS Contract management team
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Global Finance partners, executive management, and other internal stakeholder groups as well as our external provider (MBS) to understand the business and ensure timely and accurate exchange of information
Provide training and technical guidance to the Service Provider team and others, where appropriate, and serving as point-of-contact for problem resolution
Provide varying levels of accounting governance oversight for corporate disciplines, working directly with those discipline’s Finance Business Partners
Participate in the administration and review functions related to the company's compliance with MIP-66
Evaluate technical accounting and financial impact of key business initiatives
Ensure that an adequate and effective system of internal controls is maintained for financial reporting and analysis. Build and implement SOX control systems and lead SOX efforts related to financial reporting
Partner with the Governance Team, MBS, and other stakeholder groups to proactively assess business risk, develop actionable recommendations to address identified business challenges and opportunities, and mitigate financial exposure to the company
Work on special projects as necessary
Partner with Service Provider to monitor key payroll accounting processes including balance sheet account reconciliations, quarter end gross up journal entries, timely and accurate billing, suspense correction, etc
Partner with Service Provider to maintain the Fixed Asset subledger with regular reviews and provide recommendations for disposals on a periodic basis
Partner with Service Provider to review Accounts Receivable related reconciliations and reporting deliverables including Bad Debt Reserves, Bad Debt Roll Forward, Application Fees, etc
Assist with any special projects related to General Accounting activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years accounting/finance/shared service experience, with strong analytical orientation
Demonstrated success leading and developing a strong team in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment
Experience in a multi-currency and international environment required
Self-starter and strong tendency toward proactive process improvement
Ability to develop and execute against a work-plan, work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Exhibits strong functional leadership and finance knowledge; ability to leverage this strength to influence business team strategies and decisions
Develops and maintains effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders in order to foster trust and influence key decisions
Skillful negotiator in tough situations; sells ideas persuasively; settles differences and wins concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful while remaining diplomatic
Knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls, as well as Marriott-specific accounting and finance processes and systems (ideally with experience in FR&A)
Strong leader of people – able to create a compelling vision, demonstrate flexibility in approach, and motivate others (who may, oftentimes, not be direct reports) to achieve desired results
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner to senior management and business partners
Strong problem solving and analytical skills – ability to develop alternatives and solutions
Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
CPA and/or MBA required
Preferred
Oracle Fusion experience preferred
Big 4 accounting experience a plus
Benefits
401(k) plan
Stock purchase plan
Discounts at Marriott properties
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance plan
Childcare discounts
Coverage for medical
Dental
Vision
Health care flexible spending account
Dependent care flexible spending account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Adoption expense reimbursements
Paid parental leave
Educational assistance
Paid sick leave
0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked
Minimum of 9 holidays annually
Company
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc.
10001+ employees
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