Senior Manager Accounting

Job Description

Job title: Senior Manager Accounting

Company: Marriott

Job description: Job Number 23190966
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Europe Office – London, Barnard’s Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Accounting oversees the accounting and finance operations for the continent’s administrative offices. This position implements office wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the target customer: division leaders, department heads, office associates and MI Corporate. This position provides accounting and local financial reporting requirement for the EMEA admin entities and supports other general entity related administration needs. The incumbent drives key finance initiatives to align execution and business results with the Continent’s and MI strategy, creating strong internal controls which minimize risk and safeguard company assets. This individual supervises clerical staff and reports to the Director of Finance and Accounting, Europe.

SCOPE

The Senior Manager Accounting may perform some or all these functions:

• Oversees Day to Day Accounting Operations for assigned Administrative Entities within the Continent.
• Assists with the development of the annual operating budget goals and consolidation for the Continent.
• Assists in providing the annual Capex budget for administrative departments within the offices.
• Processes month end closings for the office’s administrative units in conjunction with the corporate schedule
• Prepares financial analysis as directed by the Continent’s Finance Team that will bring to light opportunities to reduce admin cost, including Cash Flows
• Manages, develops and supports administrative associates within the administrative office and ensure appropriate HR support.
• Approves Peoplesoft vendor set-ups, invoices and releases payments for Marriott Administrative Entities
• Ensures full reconciliation of Marriott Administrative Entities Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
• Provides MIP-66 certification of Marriott Administrative Entities in continent.
• Ensures Fixed Assets are properly set up and reconciled and prepares yearly Certification for the Administrative Offices
• Maintains strong internal controls.
• Assists with the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) process.
• Oversees general administration accounting.
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviours.
• Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
• Ensures administrative offices polices and processes are controls focused and are in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance Process (LPA) and holds staff accountable for successful performance; coaches’ team by providing specific feedback to improve performance; conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports.
• Support Director and Senior Finance Leadership Team in any tasks that may be assigned.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Performs all tasks in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met, including those of the team.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.
• Comply with Marriott International policies and procedures.
• Be proactive and have a flexible approach to work, always meeting the needs of the team and the business.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to provide excellent service to all customers and associates.
• Respond sensitively to the needs and feelings of others, regardless of status or position; accept interpersonal differences and maintain a constructive rapport with all associates and customers.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all Marriott product lines.
• Maintain computer systems knowledge (Windows, Outlook, Excel etc…)
• Peoplesoft experience preferred.
• Work with all colleagues as a team, always supporting the needs within that team and those of the business.

REQUIRED

• Financial management experience required; hotel finance and accounting experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of accounting, and of financial records and transactions including, but not limited to, generally accepted accounting principles.
• Developed accounting, finance and analytical skills including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management strategies, long-term capital expenditures planning and project management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate business trends to influence business strategies.
• Resourceful in resolving issues and solving problems, leveraging resources to get results.
• Translates business needs into what needs to get done; ensures that all work is completed effectively; maintains high performance standard; works effectively by using a highly collaborative style.
• Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly both upward and downward through the organization; possesses exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Supports, manages and initiates change within the organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace.
• Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth, shares learning.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory controls, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, strong time management skills.
• Ability to translate financial concepts into actionable business strategies and tactics.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels, including senior management.
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertaintyor risk.
• Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate.
• Ability to build consensus amongst various stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Effective change management skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Experience of Peoplesoft

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Experience of UK GAAP accounting, either through professional development or studies preferred

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.

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:15:24 GMT

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