AVP Indirect and Transaction Tax
Marriott Vacations WorldwideAbout the role
Business Context
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. The Company has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates exchange networks and membership programs comprised of nearly 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories, as well as provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties. As a leader and innovator in the vacation ownership industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services. The vision of MVW is to strive to build long-lasting relationships with their Owners, Members, customers, and associates to help them live their lives to the fullest. Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. This is the story of MVW. And while the company spans brands and businesses, decades and continents, their shared inspiration continues to drive them forward: delivering unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.
Global Tax Context
The Global Tax function at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is undergoing a multi‑year transformation driven by new leadership and a renewed vision for how tax supports the business. We seek team members who embrace a customer‑service mindset, proactively identify and address issues, and bring a commitment to establishing and following standard processes and high‑quality work practices. Successful incumbents in this role strive for efficiency, champion simplification, and leverage technology and data to create lasting value. We welcome individuals who collaborate with business partners, anticipate emerging risks, and contribute to building a modern, agile, and strategically focused tax organization.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Global Tax, the Assistant Vice President, Global Tax Transactional and Indirect Taxes provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all transactional and indirect tax matters within MVW, a publicly traded, global, company environment. This role oversees global indirect tax strategy and execution, including sales and use tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), excise, customs, property, accommodation, liquor, gross receipts, withholding, tourism, and other transactional tax regimes, while ensuring full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
The role plays a critical role in supporting the company’s financial reporting obligations, including alignment with ASC 740, coordination with external auditors, and contribution to accurate and timely tax disclosures in SEC filings. Partners closely with Corporate Tax, Controllership, Legal, Treasury, and business leaders to assess tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, supply chain initiatives, and significant commercial transactions, balancing risk management with value creation.
As a key member of the Global Tax Lead Team, the Assistant Vice President is responsible for maintaining strong SOX-compliant controls, audit readiness, and governance over indirect and transactional tax processes. The role also serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on emerging tax legislation, regulatory developments, and controversy matters, while leading, developing, and scaling a high-performing tax organization and managing relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.
Objectives & Key Results
- Establish credibility, visibility, and control across the global indirect and transactional operations including compliance status, risk exposure, audits, systems, and resources.
- Stabilize public‑company compliance, reporting, and SOX controls
- Integrate transactional and indirect tax into financial reporting and close processes
- Embed tax leadership into transactions and strategic initiatives
- Build the foundation for a scalable, high‑performing tax organization
- Strengthen audit, controversy, and regulatory readiness
Working Relationships
- MVW’s Chief Accounting Officer
- MVW’s Finance & Accounting Lead Team Members
- MVW’s Global Tax Lead Team
- Legal Counsel
- Internal Audit
- Procurement
- Treasury
- Risk Management
- Human Resources
- External Tax Advisors
Specific Expected Contri
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