Financial Controller

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller at Marriott International manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Key responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

A 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major is required. No work experience is necessary.

Core Work Activities

Assisting in Management of Accounting Team

Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others. Advocate sound financial and business decision-making and demonstrate honesty and integrity. Lead by example and establish open, collaborative relationships with employees.

Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes. Ensure regular communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance. Celebrate successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees. Provide excellent leadership, differentiate top performers, foster teamwork, and encourage work-life balance. Ensure employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.

Participate in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed. Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

Managing Projects and Policies

Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data.

Ensure the profit and loss statement is accurate, costs are properly matched to revenue, and costs are recorded in the proper accounts. Deliver statements to appropriate individuals in a timely manner. Reconcile the balance sheet and ensure tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.

Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). Ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. Review audit issues and make corrections as necessary.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes. Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job. Use computers and computer systems to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Leverage technology and effectively use information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.

Providing Financial Information and Guidance to Others

Inform and/or update executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner. Attend critique meetings to review information with the management team. Advise the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

Communicate financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately. Achieve and exceed goals, including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Monitor all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected, and/or accrued. Support a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations, and profitability and manage business risks.

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.