Manager of Accounting Policy

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manager, Accounting Policy will provide decision support on business transactions by identifying and addressing accounting and financial reporting issues.

The Manager, Accounting Policy will be a key contributor in the preparation of the earnings per share and debt capacity analyses for potential transactions.

The Manager, Accounting Policy will be responsible for the interpretation of accounting policies and practices set by regulatory agencies and the application of those policies and practices at Marriott.

The Manager, Accounting Policy will monitor emerging financial accounting issues and assist in the determination of the impact to Marriott.

The Manager, Accounting Policy will be viewed by members of Senior Management and key stakeholder groups as a key contact in emerging accounting issues.

The Manager, Accounting Policy will also collaborate with other Accounting Policy team members on SEC filings, as required.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Provide proactive consultation and technical support on complex business transactions (., mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, asset sales and leases, joint venture structuring) by identifying and addressing accounting policy and financial reporting issues and opportunities.

Draft internal memorandums documenting accounting conclusions on complex business transactions.

• Provide support for potential transactions by performing earnings per share and debt capacity calculations. Ensure that the analyses reflect the appropriate accounting treatment under generally accepted accounting principles.
• Monitor and lead consolidation analyses related to Marriott’s proposed and existing investment, loan, and guarantee interests under both the Variable Interest Model and Voting Model.

Lead and coordinate information gathering from other departments to complete required analyses.

• Stay abreast of existing and emerging financial accounting and reporting principles, assessing their applicability to Marriott and proactively advising other members of the Accounting Policy group.
• Prepare fair value and revenue disclosures for Marriott’s Forms 10-Q and 10-K and provide additional assistance to other Accounting Policy team members on SEC filings, as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Global Finance partners and other internal stakeholder groups to understand the business and ensure timely exchange of information.
• Contribute to the development of discipline and enterprise policies that facilitate a strong internal control environment.
• Encourage collaboration and a positive and productive environment within the Accounting Policy group.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 to 6 years professional accounting experience. Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience analyzing and addressing auditing or technical accounting issues of complex real estate transactions, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, and / or dispositions a plus.
• Knowledge of and interest in FASB and SEC pronouncements and accounting rules.
• In depth knowledge of . generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrated skills in appropriate accounting treatment and reporting policies of routine and complex financial transactions.
• 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 in order to foster trust and influence key decisions.
• Strong written and oral communications skills; creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization.
• Able to sell ideas persuasively, influencing with effective communication and settling differences without damaging relationships;

can be direct while remaining diplomatic.

• Strong business performance management skills - able to deploy and manage (use data to systemically monitor the progress of work against schedules, budgets, and quality standards) 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.
• Active learner able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; pushes the organization to learn from other industries’ standards and practices.
• Relationship builder; networker
• Collaborative; team player
• Exhibits leadership presence; ability to establish credibility necessary to influence at all organizational levels and give projects credibility
• Analytical; makes recommendations using data
• Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence
• Agile learner; able to readily apply past learnings in new situations
• Organized and able to handle multiple priorities at any given point in time

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
• CPA required

LOCATION

This position will be based at MI Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.