Senior Accountant
Job Location:
Mexico City - Mexico
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Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant Finance Operations - A&L Program supports the execution governance and continuous improvement of the CALA Assets & Liabilities Review Program. The role combines accounting and risk analysis project coordination stakeholder management and technology-enabled process improvement to strengthen balance sheet governance across managed properties in the region.
The position is a member of the CALA Finance Projects Team and works closely with hotel finance teams Area Finance leaders Internal Controls external review firms and other regional stakeholders to coordinate review cycles evaluate reconciliation quality and financial exposure support remediation and promote consistent application of the A&L Playbook. The role also supports the programs digital platforms reporting solutions and automation initiatives including QuickBase Power Apps Power BI Smartsheet and Microsoft 365 tools.
The successful candidate will bring strong accounting judgment analytical capability systems aptitude and clear bilingual communication. The individual must be comfortable working independently in a full-remote multicultural environment while managing multiple reviews deadlines systems and stakeholders.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in accounting auditing financial controls hotel finance consulting or a related professional area.
Experience reviewing balance sheet reconciliations supporting documentation aged balances account classifications and accounting adjustments.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP internal controls financial reporting and account reconciliation principles.
Professional proficiency in English and Spanish including the ability to participate in and facilitate business discussions in both languages. Portuguese is a plus.
Experience in hospitality a multi-property or multi-country environment external audit internal audit or financial controls is preferred.
Experience with QuickBase Power BI Power Apps Smartsheet SharePoint Power Automate or comparable workflow and reporting platforms is preferred.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
A&L Review Program Execution
Coordinate assigned A&L review waves across CALA including schedules communications deliverables review calls and stakeholder follow-up.
Monitor review progress and ensure reports ratings supporting documentation and required activities are completed accurately and on time.
Serve as a key liaison among hotel finance teams external review firms Internal Controls and Area Finance leaders.
Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment
Review balance sheet reconciliations supporting documentation aged balances unresolved items account usage and potential financial exposure.
Assess findings using sound accounting judgment and consistent application of U.S. GAAP company policies approved review criteria and the A&L Playbook.
Identify recurring findings root causes control gaps and matters requiring clarification escalation or specialist support.
Action Plan Governance
Review remediation plans to confirm clear corrective actions accountable owners realistic target dates and measurable completion criteria.
Monitor findings through closure follow up on overdue or at-risk actions and validate supporting evidence with relevant stakeholders.
Prepare concise escalation and status reporting for significant exposures recurring findings and unresolved risks.
Systems Data and Reporting
Support the administration and continuous improvement of QuickBase the Action Plans App Power BI Smartsheet and related A&L tools.
Maintain data integrity across platforms and assist with dashboards recurring reports access testing troubleshooting and process documentation.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring activities and improve the efficiency consistency and reliability of reporting and workflows.
Standardization Training and Continuous Improvement
Support maintenance of the A&L Playbook review methodology approved exceptions and consistent standards across properties and review firms.
Deliver bilingual training Office Hours guidance and ongoing support to hotel finance teams and regional stakeholders.
Analyze trends and stakeholder feedback recommend practical enhancements and participate in testing and implementing process or technology improvements.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Strong knowledge of accounting principles balance sheet reconciliations financial controls aging analysis and U.S. GAAP.
Ability to analyze complex financial information identify risks and root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Teams SharePoint Word and PowerPoint.
Experience with reporting workflow or low-code tools such as Power BI Power Apps Power Automate QuickBase and Smartsheet is preferred.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple reviews priorities and deadlines independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish including the ability to explain accounting and system requirements clearly.
Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills across hotel teams external reviewers regional leaders and cross-functional partners.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to guide discussions address differing viewpoints and achieve alignment on review findings risk assessments and corrective actions.
Strong attention to detail data quality documentation problem-solving and professional judgment.
Ability to appropriately challenge assumptions while maintaining a constructive service-oriented and respectful approach.
Adaptability accountability and a continuous improvement mindset in a dynamic full-remote multicultural environment.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
Experience in hotel finance operations property accounting external audit internal audit or financial controls.
Interest in process standardization analytics workflow automation and digital transformation.
Comfort working in a role that combines accounting analysis project coordination stakeholder engagement and technology.
Positive adaptable and growth-oriented professional who embraces new challenges promotes continuous improvement and collaborates effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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