Director, Loyalty Reporting and Analysis - Cobrand

at  Marriott International Inc

Job Number 24162230
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Job Summary
As an integral member of the Loyalty Reporting and Analysis team, the Director, Loyalty Reporting & Analysis (Cobrand) will lead a wide range of financial reporting activities within Marriott’s Bonvoy Loyalty Program (Bonvoy). She/he will collaborate with the Cobrand Finance Business Partner (FBP) and others to calculate accurate GAAP quarterly reporting related to certain Cobrand credit card and other partnership agreements. The Director will develop processes, models and reporting templates for new partnership agreements/business ventures that include Bonvoy’s points, including maintaining adequate internal controls over each process to support the accurate calculation, recording, and reporting of the Loyalty Program revenues and expenses in accordance with GAAP.
Additionally, the Director will work together with other members of the Customer, Revenue, Technology and Luxury Controllership organization and Cobrand FBP team to identify and implement tools to automate and streamline reporting processes. This position will report to the Senior Director, Loyalty Reporting & Analysis (Cobrand).
The Director must be adept at tapping diverse sources of information, identifying profitable opportunities, anticipating challenges, enabling and encouraging innovation, and devising and executing breakthrough strategies to deliver against current and future business priorities, thereby strengthening Marriott’s competitive advantage through excellence in financial management.

KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience in a global organization with increasing responsibility including complex accounting, internal controls, data analysis, process management and financial modeling. Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proven quantitative and qualitative analysis skills - ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner appropriate for senior management decision-making; uses data and logical problem-solving methodology in decision making and impact assessment.
• Excellent modeling skills, including the ability to design and develop complex revenue recognition calculations with strong controls and flexibility for an expanding business.
• Expertise in US GAAP and internal controls (SOX 404).
• Results oriented; delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure.
• Ability to assess, plan and prioritize to complete projects at high quality levels; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Responsive; ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Experience with financial reporting tools (Excel, Peoplesoft, Smartview, Workiva) and associated methodologies, governance frameworks and processes; ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; listens to others and effectively comprehends information; creates an environment allowing for timely information flows throughout the organization.
• Ability to consistently make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; comfortable challenging organizational norms and accepted thinking to improve effectiveness; escalates issues as appropriate.
• Active learner; ability to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences
• Strong data analytics skills: Tableau, PowerBI, or related software experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Marriott business, processes, and contracts a plus.
• Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence.
• Strong service orientation; collaborative team player.
• Experience with valuations and other finance concepts strongly preferred.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities.
• History of consistently delivering business results.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Baccalaureate or graduate degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required.

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