Mgr-Accounting

at  Marriott International Inc

Job Number 24066629
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? Y
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Contract Compliance (FCC) department works with various stakeholders (corporate departments, continent leadership and regional teams, legal) to ensure financial contractual responsibilities are executed and financial results are recorded in compliance with US GAAP. The organization supports corporate processes in partnership with the continent organizations worldwide across all brands, as well as the respective Finance Business Partners, Global Finance Centers of Expertise, and Accenture Hospitality Services (AHS).
As a member of the FCC team, the Manager will play an integral role in the accurate and timely accounting, forecasting and analysis of Marriott’s (MI) global revenues, which result from management and franchise fees, and programs and services. This position will assist with all aspects of revenue recognition and validation in accordance with contractual agreements, US GAAP, and MI accounting policies. This position will address Reporting activities related to hotel configuration in the Contract Engine in accordance with executed contracts and US GAAP, partnering with Continent Finance teams, as well as Regional Offices, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Accounting Policy, and/or AHS. The Manager will also collaborate with other Global Finance Centers of Expertise and Finance Business Partners to accomplish business objectives.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and systems
• Experience in lodging/hospitality industry and contracts/legal agreements strongly preferred

EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
• CPA or advanced degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong financial acumen with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical accounting skills; understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and related controls
• Ability to effectively resolve issues and to initiate, design, implement and document required business processes
• Experience in understanding complex contract provisions, evaluating risks, and resolving financial issues
• Strong organization and managerial skills; ability to multitask, support/initiate continuous process improvement, and adapt to transformative process and system changes
• Ability to motivate others and enhance the organization’s capabilities through effective resource management
• High degree of initiative; highly motivated self-starter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a “win-win” negotiating style
• Fosters relationships and a positive work environment to build effective teams committed to organizational initiatives
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining the “big” picture at the same time
• Ability to influence others and function effectively in a collaborative work environment with leadership, peers and direct reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skills a strong plus.
• Previous PeopleSoft and/or SmartView experience preferred.

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