Senior Director - Accounting Governance and Control, Environmental, Social and Governance

Corporate Financial Accounting (CFA) is a headquarter-based accounting department responsible for the accounting and reporting relating to Marriotts investment development joint venture foreign exchange debt Environment Social and Governance (ESG) and international banking activities.

As a member of the Corporate Financial Accounting Team the Senior Director will partner with other Marriott colleagues to lead various financial and operational management initiatives that support financial and ESG operational business objectives. This role involves taking lead on strategic planning and oversight of new processes and controls to support ESG reporting and compliance. The Senior Director will be responsible for overseeing the creation of comprehensive documentation strategies over ESG data to meet all internal control U.S. GAAP and international reporting requirements while also allowing for the flexibility to accommodate evolving future business needs. The Senior Director will also be a key contributor to Marriotts ESG regulatory readiness efforts globally offering strategic guidance and leadership on a program vision and execution against a project plan.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Establish and nurture strong trusting relationships with Global Finance Engineering Continent Legal and other stakeholders and disciplines
Gain a comprehensive understanding of ESG-related risk controls SEC and international reporting standards
Lead the design and implementation of ESG reporting processes and controls facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Navigate and ensure compliance with international regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) integrating global standards into Marriotts practices.
Give strategic direction and leadership to the ESG Program Management Office on all global regulatory readiness efforts and work tracks
Drive decision making by presenting reasonable options concisely explaining the pros and cons of such options and providing recommendations
Lead the implementation of an ESG reporting and management tool
Ensure robust documentation and communication of processes to relevant teams overseeing effective execution.
Oversee the preparation of ESG disclosures ensuring they meet external audit requirements.
Exhibit leadership in adopting and learning new and emerging ESG reporting frameworks encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain and disseminate up-to-date knowledge on ESG reporting frameworks industry standards and technical advancements.
Lead training with cross functional leaders to facilitate adoption of new processes and controls designed in ESG reporting place
Lead in and lead ESG-related steering committees as needed

CANDIDATE PROFILE

KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE
Excellent project management skills
Advanced PC skills proficient in Microsoft Office products
PeopleSoft software experience preferred
Expert knowledge of accounting (U.S. GAAP) and auditing principles required
High degree of initiative personal responsibility and integrity
Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communications skills required
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to identify issues recommend solutions and implement resolutions
Strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving abilities; makes decisions using data; anticipates risks and consequences of current issues on future project outcomes
Ability to build and maintain key relationships and to coordinate with other departments
Customer-service oriented perspective and an effective listener
Independent motivated leader adept at identifying needs/requirements and taking independent action

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Bachelors degree required (Accounting/ Finance major preferred)
CPA a plus
Minimum 8 years experience including managing others

LOCATION
This position will be based at Marriott Headquarters in Bethesda MD.

The salary range for this position is $147000 to $247500 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 include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility waiting period contribution and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

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