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FLEX Senior Manager, GT Finance Business Partner

FLEX Senior Manager, GT Finance Business Partner

Maryland StaffingBethesda, MD, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Senior Manager, Global Technology Finance Business Partner

This is a temporary position. The Senior Manager, Global Technology Finance Business Partner (FBP) will be responsible for ensuring financial transparency across key Global Technology (GT) initiatives within Marriott's GT department. Core responsibilities include processing, tracking, and managing all accounting aspects of hotel billings, budgeting, cost optimization, forecasting (Estimates at Completion), evaluating and establishing appropriate capital treatment of expenses, submitting accurate financial reports (including accruals), and preparing financial reports and presentations for assigned projects and departments. The Senior Manager will also contribute to the design and implementation of financial reporting best practices. This role involves close collaboration with other Finance Business Partner teams, Corporate Accounting, Continent Finance teams, and operational groups within Global Technology and the Business Transformation Office to provide oversight and transparency into the operational and financial health of assigned GT initiatives.

Expected Contributions

  • Provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial information, reporting, billing, and analysis related to the financial operations and management of Global Technology's (GT) large-scale initiatives and special projects.
  • Ensure alignment of project costs with management agreements to support accurate and compliant cost allocation and recovery from participating hotels and / or system-wide funds.
  • Generate general ledger reports, queries, Mosaic project cost data, and other financial inputs to monitor and analyze overall project costs.
  • In coordination with the Global Finance FBP, ensure all program and project costs are accounted for in accordance with approved policies.
  • Partner with the Global Finance FBP to deliver internal financial reporting and variance analysis for all GT projects.
  • Collaborate with Marriott Accounting teams to provide necessary documentation and accounting support for projects requiring revenue recognition and / or capitalization and amortization of internally developed software initiatives.
  • Prepare and present project financial updates as needed for Marriott's financial reporting and planning processes, Steering Committee and Corporate Growth Committee meetings, and Owner and Franchisee meetings.

Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 5 years' financial management experience, including Project Controllership experience.
  • Strong functional leadership and finance knowledge; able to leverage this strength to influence business team strategies and decisions.
  • Able to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to translate business needs into operational financial management priorities.
  • Able to consistently make decisions in a timely manner sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
  • Able to orchestrate systemic change initiates, supports and manages change within the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls; as well as Marriott-specific accounting and finance processes and systems.
  • Operates with a collaborative mindset to ensure that key stakeholders are considered, eliminating the need for duplicate systems; builds strong relationships to leverage information and insights to anticipate and respond to project risks; communicates well with project and other leaders; openly shares and does not withhold information.
  • Ability to sell ideas persuasively; settles differences and wins concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful while remaining diplomatic.
  • Strong leader of people ability to create compelling vision, demonstrate flexibility in approach, and motivate others (to achieve desired results; ability to work in a matrix organization and make things happen without having to own all of the resources; leverages shared resources to achieve results.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; must be a successful "networker" and able to maintain effective relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; listens to others and effectively comprehends information; creates an environment allowing timely information flows throughout the organization.
  • Responsive; ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders.
  • Results oriented; delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure.

    • Education and Professional Certification

  • Baccalaureate degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required.
  • Certification in IT Project Management, including ITIL and Agile development, a plus.

    • Location : Preferred location for this position is MI Corporate Headquarters.

    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 celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

    All locations offer 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. Click here to learn more.

    Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave.

    Washington Applicants Only : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually. Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

    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.

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