Assistant Manager, Accounting Policy and SEC Reporting

Job Summary 
Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting Policy & SEC Reporting, the Assistant Manager will be an integral member of the SEC Reporting – Accounting Policy group and will support the team in the preparation of the 10-K, 10-Q, and other SEC filings.  The Assistant Manager plays a key role in creating timely, high-quality documents and facilitating procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of Marriott International’s SEC filings. The Assistant Manager will partner with others within Accounting Policy, FR&A, and throughout the Global Finance organization to help lead Marriott’s external financial reporting.

Expected Contributions

• Assisting in the preparation of the financial statements and other disclosures for inclusion in the Annual Report, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K and other SEC Registration Statements as necessary.
• Assisting in drafting sections of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
• Assisting in review of the quarterly and year-end closing calendars, requested items lists, and other documents prepared by the Senior Accountant.
• Together with the Senior Accountant, reviewing press releases, conference call scripts, and other information prepared for release to external parties.
• Performing accounting research and analysis, for example in the areas of intangible asset impairment testing and segment reporting.
• Coordinating with the external vendor, with regard to any issues that arise in the preparation of the document(s) to be filed with the SEC. 
• Assisting with review of the tagging of the 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K in Inline extensible Reporting Language (“iXBRL”) and providing feedback to our XBRL vendor as needed.
• Together with the Senior Accountant, reviewing supporting schedules provided by various internal groups for inclusion in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
•  Managing the preparation of detailed electronic support for the Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
•  Preparing disclosure checklists to ensure financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A meet GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors to provide support for external reports.
• Evaluating accounting and disclosure implications of significant transactions.
• Evaluating and modifying the reporting process to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
•  Maintaining SOX documentation for the SEC external reporting and related parties processes and ensuring the effective operation of internal controls.
• Monitoring SEC pronouncements and assisting with implementation.
• Completing other accounting and analytical projects as assigned.

Specific Candidate Profile

Experience and Education

•  At least 3 years Accounting experience.
•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA license or substantial completion of licensure requirements required.
• Specific industry experience is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles and interest in SEC pronouncements.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure, and manage multiple projects simultaneously; efficient time management skills.
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action amongst options .
• Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills; encourages innovative solutions when appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others at various levels and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supports change within the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace.
• Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning with others in the group.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

 

 

The salary range for this position is $81,200 to $121,400 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may