Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting - Marriott

**Additional Information** Great opportunity to connect and move in your finance career **Job Number** 24098041 **Job Category** Finance & Accounting **Location** Seattle Marriott Bellevue, 200 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, Washington, United States **Schedule** Full-Time **Located Remotely?** N **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY** Assists in the championing, development, and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees. Provides financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, assists in the creation and execution of a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of desirable financial results. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience** - 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area. OR - Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required. **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** **Assisting in Strategic Planning and Decision Making** - Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc. - Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans. - Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales. - Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning. - Assists in identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. - Thinks creatively and practically to assist in the development, execution and implementation of new business plans - Assists in the creation of the annual operating budget for the property. - Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers. - Assists in the implementation of a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks. - Analyzes financial data and market trends. - Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction. - Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales. - Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business. **Leading Finance & Accounting Team** - Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. - Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner. - Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. - Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority. - Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures. **Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders** - Attends meetings and communicates with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus. - Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.). - Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. - Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities. - Manages communication with owners in an effective manner. - Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements. - Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team. **Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals** - Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately. - Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. - Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. - Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. - Improves profit growth in operating departments. - Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy. **Managing Projects and Policies** - Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. - Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. - Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts). - Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements. - Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). - Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). **Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities** - Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations. - Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. - Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program. - Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. - Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities. - Conduct performance review process for employees. - Participates in hiring activities as appropriate. The salary range for this position is $73,000 to $89,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. This position offers coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually. _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._ Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,? **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global? team, and **become** the best version of you.