Director, Tax Accounting

Business Context

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation 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 an exchange network and membership programs comprising of more than 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories and provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties. As a leader and innovator in the vacation 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 an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services.

The vision of Marriott Vacations Worldwide is to strive to build long-lasting relationships with their customers and associates to help them live their lives to the fullest. Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. This is the story of Marriott Vacations Worldwide. 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 multiyear 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 Assistant Vice President, Tax Accounting, the Director, Tax Accounting, manages the Tax Accounting team responsible for Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW)’s U.S. and international income tax accounting and reporting.

The Director provides strategic direction while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution, ensuring operational excellence for ASC 740 processes, return-to-provision optimization, internal control effectiveness, and tax accounting audit readiness. Requires advanced knowledge of domestic and international tax laws, ASC 740, and regulatory requirements along with the ability to analyze complex transactions, assess tax risks, and develop well-supported positions for tax audits.

The Director serves as a team leader managing and developing a team of tax professionals. Partners cross-functionally with Finance, Controllership, Legal, and Internal Audit, and external advisors. Plays a leadership role to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting aligned to MVW Enterprise strategic business and financial objectives.

Objectives & Key Results

• Deliver high-quality tax accounting and reporting (ASC 740) results for quarterly and annual filings with timely, predictable closes and high external auditor confidence.
• Strengthen tax governance, controls, and documentation.
• Improve audit readiness and external stakeholder outcomes.
• Optimize return-to-provision analysis through process and data improvements and timely issue resolution.
• Provide high-impact advisory support for business initiatives.
• Proactively manage tax risk and capture tax opportunities.
• Develop a high-performing team with clear goals, meaningful feedback, and visible progression in capability and engagement.
• Accelerate automation and simplification through technology and standard work, reducing manual touchpoints and operational risk.
• Enhance cross‑disciplinary tax partnership by providing proactive, high‑quality support to compliance, planning, and controversy teams to improve accuracy, consistency, and strategic outcomes.

Working Relationships

• Global Tax Team
• Finance & Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Legal
• Treasury
• Risk Management
• Human Resources
• External Tax Advisors

Expected Contributions

Tax Provision Reporting & Leadership

• Leads quarterly and annual preparation and review of the income tax