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Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Analysis

Employer
Marriott International
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience plus a $5,000 Sign-on bonus
Closing date
Aug 6, 2022

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Job Role
Manager
Sector
Leisure & Hospitality
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.  We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration.  So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis (FR&A) and be an integral member of the Financial Reporting team. This highly motivated individual will be responsible for the financial reporting of several sections of the balance sheet and cash flow statements, aiding with the preparation of the consolidated reporting packages provided to Senior Management, and assisting in the MIP-66 Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation process. They will partner with others within FR&A and throughout the Global Finance organization to help ensure the accuracy of the Company’s financial statements.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual Consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Management Reporting Packages and other team deliverables.
  • Develop and prepare several sections of the balance sheet and cash flow statements and supporting package pages. Responsibilities include:
    • Working closely with process owners to understand and document current processes and to develop financial reporting process improvements.
    • Preparing workpaper documentation, ensuring that the performance of key controls is evidenced.
    • Reviewing and analyzing assigned sections to ensure that activity is accurately reported in accordance with GAAP and significant variances are explained.
    • Identifying key risks and opportunities during balance sheet and cash flow reviews and assist in developing new ways to present that information to provide senior management with meaningful and actionable reports.
  • Coordinate receipt of supporting schedules from various preparers. Verify and document the accuracy and completeness of each schedule and discuss significant activity with preparer. Analysis will include obtaining an understanding of the components of the budget versus actual activity.
  •  Prepare schedules to support external audit requests on a quarterly basis as well as assist in the preparation of quarterly SEC reporting requirements.
  • Assist with the preparation of the quarterly forecast, annual business plan and budget for the Statement of Cash Flows. 
  • Perform validation checks to ensure congruency of reporting systems and research and resolve unusual activities and balances. 
  • Review significant cash flow activity and verify accuracy of cash flow presentation through review of supporting schedules, analysis, and discussions with process owners. Explain and analyze business drivers and significant transactions that impact the cash flow statement.
  • Assist in the MIP-66 Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation process. Responsibilities include:
    • Certifying balance sheet balances owned by the corporate segment each quarter,
    • Consolidating current quarter exceptions and following up on prior quarter exceptions, ensuring that explanations for exceptions accurately reflect the nature of the exceptions,
    • Working directly with business partners to clarify exceptions and comments
  • Conduct or engage in regular meetings with business contacts on major transactions and work with other team members and the Accounting Policy group to ensure transactions and new policies are recorded correctly in accordance with GAAP.
  • Participate in the development of new financial reporting processes by leveraging the features of the PeopleSoft general ledger system (e.g. using query and nVision) and Hyperion Financial Management. Assist in developing, managing and maintaining Excel models, SmartView queries, Essbase cubes, Hyperion Financial Reporting/Management reports, PeopleSoft trees, Power BI reports, nVision reports, Access Databases, and other reporting databases used to produce various balance sheet and cash flow reports and other analysis.
  • Perform special balance sheet, cash flow and financial analysis projects as directed.
  • Create and maintain job aids and other process and internal controls documentation. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Three plus years of progressive job experience in accounting, audit experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and/or Power BI. PeopleSoft and the Hyperion / Essbase Reporting Suite preferred.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects while meeting required goals and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills - effective in prioritizing work and following through on commitments.
  • Strong communication skills - excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills – ability  to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills – ability to develop alternatives and solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Positive attitude and a high level of enthusiasm and energy.
  • Self-starter and highly motivated.
  • Public accounting experience a plus

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • CPA preferred.

This position requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment, subject to applicable law. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation request is received and approved.

 

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.

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