2014-04-12

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**_JOB SUMMARY_**
As a senior member of the Global Finance Leadership Team, the Controller & Chief Accounting Officer will serve as the overall leader of global accounting at Marriott International. This position will be accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of a system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, SEC rules and regulations, international financial reporting standards and Sarbanes/Oxley 404 rules on internal controls.. The position will have oversight of the following groups within Marriott International: Financial Reporting & Analysis; Accounting Policy; Governance – Global Compliance, Business Process & Systems Management, Risk Management; and the Corporate Finance Business Partners. This position will also have primary accountability for the performance of Accenture Hospitality Services (AHS), Marriott’s outsourcing partner who provides general accounting, accounts payable, credit card services, billing and collections, payroll, labor scheduling, and Owner and Franchise billing.

He/She must be adept at tapping diverse sources of information, identifying profitable opportunities, anticipating challenges, and devising and executing breakthrough strategies to deliver against current and future global finance and accounting priorities, thereby strengthening Marriott’s competitive advantage through excellence in finance and accounting services delivery. Leads a senior team in efforts to identify, develop and implement appropriate reporting, systems and end-to-end process strategies and tactics across MI, in alignment with the broader financial framework of the enterprise, and in collaboration with the CFO and other Senior Finance and Business leaders across Marriott International.

**_Expected Contributions_ **

OVERALL**

* Create an organization that provides timely financial and accounting information

and absolute integrity to business leaders.

* Set the accounting strategy, in alignment with the overall Global Finance priorities

and MI strategy. Draw on diverse sources of information (e.g., competitor,

industry, economic) to develop strategies and identify business improvement

* pportunities.

* Enable operational excellence of the business through the delivery of top-

performing, end-to-end accounting and finance processes.

* Monitor and innovate, as appropriate, accounting practices and strategies to

* ptimize business performance

* Consult to senior leadership and key stakeholders concerning financial shared

services issues with AHS; partner with AHS to expand services across MI

globally, as well as with our Franchise partners, as appropriate.

* Achieve annual goals and budget targets by effectively managing resources and

stakeholder requirements

* Ensure appropriate metrics are in place to manage business risks and improve

decision marking; ensure strong accounting and operational control environment

to safeguard MI and improve operations; oversight of global accounting and

reporting governance.

* Consistently identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operating

margins

**SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS**

* Ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of the financial books and records

* f the Company on a GAAP and market value accounting basis.

* Ensure timely and accurate quarterly and annual client reporting pursuant to the

above standards.

* Coordinate and ensure compliance with the firm’s third party accountants.

* Implement, maintain and monitor accounting policies and procedures consistent

with GAAP.

* Interact with outside accounting firms to ensure accurate, timely and cost effective

audits and tax filings for Company.

* Manage the reporting process so that financial information provided is both

timely and accurate. This includes the preparation of a full set of financial

statements and footnotes on a quarterly basis and coordination of that information

into the Quarterly Report, working with other finance groups within the company.

* Ensure that all financial operations are in compliance with the Securities

Exchange Commission rules, and all regulations governing Company’s business.

* Have an understanding of all major issues affecting acquisition, management,

analysis and disposition of commercial real estate assets.

* Oversee Risk Management which includes Fire & Life Safety; Global Safety &

Security; Insurance; Internal Investigations; and Global Claims & Occupational

Health Services.

* Supervise Leadership team to ensure: effective and timely production of all

requisite reports, statements, memorandum and any and all other documentation

* n behalf of Company on or before the deadlines set therefore; the financial

integrity of Company’s books and records relating to the firm’s activity; timely and

accurate processing of cash management, accounts payable and accounts

receivable.

* Improve business performance through leveraging talent and organizational

systems. Lead the selection, development, and retention of key leadership talent

in the division in order to build a high-performing, diverse workforce. Supervise

the day-to-day activities of direct reports and promote a work environment that is

fair, equitable, feedback-rich and career opportunity-focused. Assemble a high

performing leadership team that bridges the gaps in own competencies based on

an exceptional understanding of business performance requirements

* Partner with Human Resources leadership to strengthen the organization

performance through ensuring effective structures, processes, jobs, and

performance management systems, along with the “right” people, are in place to

support the strategic priorities of the business.

* Set goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance

Process (LPP) and hold staff accountable for successful performance; coach

team by providing specific feedback to improve performance; conduct annual

performance appraisal with direct reports; and ensure the same occurs at lower

level of his/her organization.

* Champion excellence in business ethics and integrity, social responsibility,

cross-cultural effectiveness, and associate engagement.

* Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

**_CANDIDATE PROFILE_**

**Experience**

* Extensive (15+ years) experience in finance and accounting in a global

* rganization

* Ten + years experience in a management role, leading a department

* Experience leading and managing large scale initiatives and managing

associated change

* Exposure to international complexities in accounting and finance business

processes

* Experience with a “Big Four” (PWC, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte)

accounting firm preferred.

* Accounting experience in a publicly traded company

* Lodging/ hospitality industry experience preferred.

**Education or Certification**

* Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required

* MBA or Master’s of Science/Graduate Degree in Finance preferred.

* CPA certificate required

**Knowledge and Skills**

* Strong business acumen; depth of knowledge in generally accepted finance and

accounting policies, principles and controls.

* Ability to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve

results through others.

* Develops and maintains effective relationships with a broad group of

stakeholders in order to foster trust and influence key decisions

* Exceptional communication skills; creates an atmosphere in which timely

information flows smoothly through the organization.

* Actively develops and effectively manages a diverse workforce

* Orchestrates systemic change – initiates, supports and manages change within

the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace

* Constructive approach to dealing with conflict; strong mediation skills.

* Ability to translate business needs into operational finance and accounting

priorities.

* Effectively deploys and manages resources to achieve objectives and uses data

to systemically monitor progress against plans

* Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; ability to take large volumes of

complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner to senior

management, owners and franchisees; uses data and a cogent problem solving

methodology in decision making and impact assessment

* Outstanding strategic planning and management skills

* Skillful negotiator in tough situations, sells ideas persuasively, settles differences

and wins concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and

forceful while remaining diplomatic

* Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the

benefit of multiple key stakeholders

* Demonstrated ability to enhance organization effectiveness through expertise in

talent management and organizational capability

* Strong leader of people – ability to creates a compelling vision, demonstrate

flexibility in approach; and motivates others (who may, oftentimes, not be direct

reports) to achieve desired results; able to build effective teams that are

committed to organizational goals and initiatives

* Active learner -- able to enhance personal, professional and business growth

through new knowledge and experiences;

* Advanced computer skills working with accounting, financial and reporting

software as well as Microsoft Office programs.

**

*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.*

*Job:* Finance and Accounting

*Primary Location:* USA-MD-Bethesda-Marriott International HQ

*Organization:* Corporate

*Schedule:* Full-time

*Job Posting:* Apr 11, 2014, 3:16:19 PM

*Req ID:* 14000P3N

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