Manager, General Accounting
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the Global Design (GD) General Accounting team the Manager will oversee the end-to-end accounting administration reporting analysis and control processes for multiple GD Segments and consolidated reporting. This position ensures reporting complies with US GAAP accounting information reporting and analytical needs of the assigned areas are met and ensures timely and accurate accounting services are provided to internal and external customers. The Manager will collaborate with the various FBP and Accounting teams within the assigned GD segments as well as counterparts within other CFA disciplines to accomplish business objectives working in a dynamic multi-currency multi-entity environment. Additionally this role is responsible for fully leveraging technology and resources to institute and maintain world class processes that balance efficiency with specified service levels.
A successful candidate in this role should have the ability to both work independently and in a team setting and should have strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. This position will need to build and maintain key relationships identify issues recommend solutions and implement resolutions.
This position will be based at MI Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda MD.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- Baccalaureate degree in accounting finance or related discipline required
- 5 years professional experience in GAAP accounting
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills required
- Must be an initiative-taker capable of identifying needs/requirements and taking independent action
Preferred
- CPA
- Peoplesoft software experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of contracting construction/design industry project management and consulting agreements
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Governance and Global Partnerships:
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a business relationship with Segment FBPs and Accounting teams in order to properly record all transactions in the General Ledger and produce accurate and timely financial statements.
- Provide primary support for all financial issues for the assigned Segments.
- Identify financial risks and exposures and follow up with Segment leaders to address outstanding issues and concerns.
- Implement company policies GAAP and Global Design business changes.
Accounting and Analytics:
- Responsible for reviewing and issuing the Segment monthly financial package including all P&L reports explanations variance analysis and supporting documents.
- Review monthly General Ledger and P&L reports preparing adjusting journal entries as required to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Ensure foreign currency transactions are accurately reflected in the financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare and/or review and approve assigned monthly project related balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and 340 regarding Revenue and Cost Recognition.
- Manage tracking of key financial metrics for financial and operational functions including project counts and FTEs ensuring accuracy in reporting. Identify and communicate trends and progress against initiatives.
- Implement and manage monitoring of cost saving and revenue enhancement opportunities.
- Serve as liaison with respective project accounting personnel and FBPs on project or other financial issues that may impact operating results.
- Support the General Accounting team by performing the following tasks:
- Prepare various analysis files weekly and daily during close.
- Review and submit all MIGL and EPM chartfield maintenance requests including combo edits account maintenance and nVision layout modifications.
- Manage MIGL allocation maintenance ensuring updates are made on an annual basis in accordance with the budget or when needed.
- Monitor and clear all suspense journals.
- Monitor balances in MEXOUT and FALLOUT projects to ensure amounts are cleared to correct projects on a timely basis.
- Assist the Sr. Director with month end quarterly and annual reporting responsibilities as assigned.
- Pull OnDemand reports and perform high level review noting inconsistencies and large variances.
- Prepare monthly project review file for Project Accountants.
Systems and Special Projects:
- Drive process improvement opportunities utilizing consistent tools and processes by using technology and industry best practices.
- Support system enhancements and upgrades.
- Partner with Senior Management in ad-hoc initiatives and projects.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
