Manager, Accounting Policy

Expected Contributions

• Provide proactive consultation and technical support on business transactions (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, asset sales and leases, joint ventures, revenue recognition) by identifying and addressing accounting policy and financial reporting issues and opportunities. Draft internal memorandums documenting accounting conclusions.
• Provide support to key stakeholders by preparing earnings per share and debt capacity calculations for potential transactions. Ensure that the analyses reflect the appropriate accounting treatment under generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare consolidation analyses related to Marriott’s proposed and existing investment, loan, and guarantee interests under both the Variable Interest Model and Voting Model. Gather information from other departments to complete required analyses.
• 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.
• Provide ongoing guidance concerning issues related to areas of responsibility, including accounting support to regional hotel operations.
• 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.
• Encourage collaboration and a positive and productive environment within the Accounting Policy group.
• Work on special projects as necessary.

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 related to real estate transactions, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, revenue recognition, leases, and/or dispositions a plus.
  • Knowledge of and interest in FASB and SEC pronouncements and accounting rules.
  • In depth knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated skills in appropriate accounting treatment and reporting policies of financial transactions.
  • 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.
  • Active learner -- able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences.
  • Collaborative; team player
  • Analytical; makes recommendations using data
  • Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities at any given point in time
• Educational 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.