Manager, International Tax Accounting and Reporting at Marriott

As a member of the Global Tax Accounting team, the Manager, International Tax Accounting, partnering with the Senior Manager, International Tax Accounting will be responsible for the non-U.S. components of Marriott’s global tax provision and SEC disclosures for a geographic region. The International Tax Accounting Group is led by a Director and will have tax accounting responsibility for over 350 non-U.S. entities operating in over 100 non-U.S. jurisdictions. The Manager will be responsible for the U.S. GAAP tax accounting for a geographic region. 

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Overall responsibility for non-US components of the worldwide quarterly and annual tax provision process for a geographic region. Responsibilities include updates and maintenance of non-US entity deferred tax schedules (including US GAAP adjustments, stat-tax differences, NOLs with related valuation allowances), current tax liabilities, and return to provision reconciliations for all non-US entities. Requires a strong working knowledge of ASC740 (FAS 109, FIN 18, and FIN 48) issues. 
• Coordinate with Regional Finance and Tax personnel on business, accounting and income tax matters; develop working relationships with tax and finance associates to identify non-U.S. taxation issues so they can be properly reflected in the tax provision. 
• Review transactional analyses and documentation for tax reporting.
• Manage/ prepare high-level analysis of results.
• Ensure that all transactions and business changes affecting non-U.S. income tax reporting are communicated and accurately reflected. 
• Ensure that all audit adjustments/ settlements or agreements affecting non-U.S income tax reporting are communicated and accurately reflected. 
• Work with Senior Director to implement changes in U.S. GAAP tax reporting, SEC disclosures, or other U.S. GAAP changes that will impact the reporting of global income taxes.
• Prepare/review non-U.S. components of forecasts of the tax rate and cash taxes.
• Identify, develop, and direct the implementation of technology tools and process improvements to reduce low-value data collection time and efforts, and increase resource focus on analysis of results and variances. 
• Direct the effort to re-engineer processes and document procedures. 
• Champion excellence in business ethics and integrity, social responsibility, cross-cultural effectiveness, and associate engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Key Talents and Experience 

• Minimum 5 years of income tax experience including substantial experience in ASC 740 reporting, strong working knowledge of ASC 740 (SFAS109, APB23, FIN18, FIN48) and SOX 404.
• Strong business acumen and service orientation.
• Strong business process and project management skills; capable of developing effective project plans and processes, ensuring compliance with existing processes and producing quality results.
• Demonstrates strong skills in international tax accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. macros & pivot tables)
• Able to develop and maintain effective client relationships and promote a client service orientation that delivers customer results. 
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.  Ability to articulate issues to a variety of individuals at multiple levels within the organization.
• Ability to guide, train and communicate effectively with associates on technical tax issues. 
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and under pressure.  Comfort with challenging status quo to improve effectiveness.
• At ease in an environment of change; supports, manages and initiates change within the organization.
• Demonstrates sound organizational and prioritization skills; high performance levels under tight deadlines.
• High degree of initiative, personal responsibility and integrity.
• Active learner -- able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; pushes the organization to learn from other industries' standards and practices.

Education and Professional Certification 

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar business concentration
• MBA, Master in Taxation or Master in Accounting degree strongly preferred
• CPA preferred

LOCATION

• This position is at MI Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. 

The salary range for this position is $93,400 to $147,100 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.

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 International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.