The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
Requirements
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes
- Ensures regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees
- Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance)
- Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team
- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed
- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently
- Utilizes an "open door" policy
- Solicits employee feedback
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner
- Reconciles balance sheet
- Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued
- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
- Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
- Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary
- Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current
- Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services
- Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes
- Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
- Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information
- Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
- Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making
- Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner
- Attends critique meetings to review information with management team
- Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors
- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
- Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued
- Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks
Benefits
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer
- Welcoming all and providing access to opportunity
- Active in fostering an environment where the unique backgrounds of associates are valued and celebrated
- Committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law
