Assistant Manager, Accounting

Job Number 22119622Job Category Finance & AccountingLocation Marriott International HQ, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesBrand CorporateSchedule Full-TimeRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementLocated Remotely? YMarriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?Job SummaryAs a member of the Corporate Financial Accounting Team, the Assistant Manager will contribute to accounting efforts related to the application of software capitalization. This position will be an individual contributor. The Assistant Manager requires an understanding of US GAAP accounting and an ability to research accounting principles.EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONSEnsure accurate accounting and reporting for software development costs

Assist in monitoring and analyzing the capitalization framework to ensure software development costs are accounted for in accordance with GAAP and MI policies

Analyze the review and application of software capitalized cost assumptions

Partner with the Manager to ensure consistent processes around the execution of the software development cost capitalization process. This will include ensuring the job aids are up to date, revised and improved as needed, and is communicated to the impacted teams and team members

Review system initiatives by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure appropriate documentation is maintained to support capitalization of development costs

Ensure appropriate useful life is assigned to the capitalized software and assess appropriateness of when to start the amortization process

Support the annual impairment testing of intangible assets

Supporting ongoing monitoring, measuring, and forecasting of assigned areas

Supporting enterprise-wide annual budget and long-range planning process to include the timely and efficient execution of these processes as it relates to the assigned topics

Assist with drafting capitalized software disclosure for external reporting

Partnering with the Finance Business Partner (FBP) Focehl and Discipline teams to serving as finance stakeholder and subject matter expert on discipline project teams as assigned

Partner with cross functional colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide guidance and/or consultation, as appropriate

Establishes strong working relationships with the relevant FBP and other project/department management, internal and external owners, and customers

Flexibility to adapt to ever evolving environment with different or additional responsibilities related to other corporate financial accounting areas

CANDIDATE PROFILEKey Talents and ExperienceAbility to develop and maintain effective client relationships and to coordinate with other departments

Strong PC skills, proficient in Microsoft Office products

PeopleSoft software experience preferred

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles required (GAAP)

Comfort with challenging status quo to improve effectiveness

Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills required

Capable of improving and documenting processes, ensuring compliance with existing processes and producing quality results

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment

Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving abilities

Customer-service oriented perspective and an effective listener

Education and Professional CertificationBachelor’s degree required (Accounting/ Finance major preferred)

Minimum 3 years of progressive job experience in accounting/finance field

CPA a plus

LOCATIONThis position is remote-eligible, but candidates that are local to the Marriott Headquarters in Bethesda, MD are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.

This position requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment, subject to applicable law. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation request is received and approved.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.