Assistant Manager, Accounting

Job description

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Position Summary

Corporate Financial Accounting (“CFA”) is a headquarter-based accounting department responsible for the accounting and reporting relating to Marriott's investment, development, joint venture, foreign exchange, debt and international banking activities. The Assistant Manager - Banking Group, will participate in maintaining end-to-end accounting, administration and reporting of Marriott's debt portfolio and cash transactions. Additionally, the position will support the Senior Manager – Banking Group in reviewing and supervising the work of staff on cash accounting and reporting. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Banking Group.

CLS Expected Contributions and Responsibilities

Debt:

·  Review, understand and interpret debt agreements to ensure compliance with contractual requirements of the agreements and proper debt accounting processes and controls are established and maintained.
·  Assist Manager/Senior Manager in the administration, accounting, and financial reporting of debt, including the following:
·  Administer compliance which includes debt covenant calculations and ensuring proper level of sensitivities to exposure.
·  Ensure debt reporting requirements and disclosures (10K, 10Q, Annual Report) are met in a timely, accurate manner.
·  Oversee the accurate and timely payment of debt service, fees and other financing costs on corporate debt.
·  Ensure that debt related activities (interest expense, repayments and borrowings) are properly reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
·  Coordinate long range planning, budgeting and forecasting processes relating to debt, including periodic bridging to actual results.
·  Serve as a liaison and partner with various departments within Global Finance Organization to ensure accurate and timely reporting of debt transactions.

Cash:

·  Assist Manager/Senior Manager in reviewing cash transaction processing and reporting performed by staff, including the following:
·  Accurate accounting and reporting of cash transactions through the use of a cash system – Treasury Workstation (Kyriba).
·  Periodic reporting of international cash balances used in repatriation efforts of the company and distributed to key business partners, including senior management.
·  Proper reconciliation of cash balances as reported in Marriott's general ledger system, and assistance in the identification and research of unreconciled balances.

General

·  Ensure that systems and controls are maintained to ensure compliance with Marriott International Policy (MIP 66) reconciliation requirements relating to debt and cash accounts.
·  Review and/or prepare standard, recurring, and ad hoc internal reporting packages in support of internal and external stakeholder requests (internal and external audit requests, Committee reports, and Board reports.)
·  Partner with Manager/Senior Manager to lead continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes and any research and special projects as assigned.

Skill Requirements

·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently.
·  Attention to details with the ability to manage multiple time sensitive assignments simultaneously.
·  Capable of supervising the work of staff, managing workload, and overseeing processes.
·  Capable of documenting processes, ensuring compliance with existing processes and producing quality results.
·  Able to maintain effective client relationships and promote a service orientation that delivers customer results.
·  Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and change.
·  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, promoting an environment that allows timely information flows throughout the organization.
·  Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal and professional growth.

Specific Candidate Profile

·  BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
·  Four or more years of progressive job experience in accounting/finance field
·  Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with strong focus on spreadsheet applications
·  International accounting experience a plus, but not required
·  Treasury workstation experience a plus, but not required
·  PeopleSoft general ledger and/or HFM Smartview experience preferred
·  Proven contribution within a multi-task environment
·  High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.