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FLEX Senior Manager, Project Controller

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This is a temporary position. 

The Senior Manager, GT Project Controller will have the responsibility of overseeing financial transparency of key GT initiatives in Marriott’s GT department. Responsibilities include budgeting, cost rightsizing, forecasting (Estimates at Completion), evaluating & setting up proper capital treatment of expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting (submission of accruals), and preparing financial reports and presentations over assigned initiatives or initiative portfolios. The Senior Manager will support the designing and implementing financial reporting best practices into Marriott’s processes, business stakeholder processes, corporate accounting teams, and will correspondingly liaise with operational areas within GT (Product teams, Enterprise Architecture & Shared Platform, Delivery, Procurement, Security and Others) in providing oversight and transparency on the operational and financial health of assigned GT initiatives. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required 5 + years financial management experience, including Project Controllership experience Baccalaureate degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required Proven proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, leveraging these tools to deliver clear, accurate, and actionable financial insights to senior stakeholders. Knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting policies, principles and controls; as well as Marriott-specific accounting and finance processes and systems. Strong functional leadership and finance knowledge; able to leverage this strength to influence business team strategies and decisions. Preferred Certification in iT Project Management, including ITIL and Agile development. Knowledge and understanding of Marriott’s business model and management and franchisee contracts. 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Provide accurate, timely and actionable financial information, reporting and analyses related to the financial operation and management of GT’s large-scale initiatives and special projects. Maintain alignment of project costs with management agreements to provide accurate, compliant allocation of cost and recovery of same to participating hotels and/or system-wide funds. Provide timely and accurate analyses of project and costs to support accounting procedures and to respond to internal management, Legal, Owner, and audit inquiries. Oversee the accounting and forecasting for any project-specific debt and interest, as well as the development of the cost distribution methodologies. Provide general ledger reports, queries, Mosaic project costs, and other data to successfully monitor and analyze overall project costs by utilizing their cost monitoring tools and reporting and forecasting process. Ensure that potential issues are identified early, and that project management leaders are informed of project costs at all times. In coordination with the Global Finance Business Partner (FBP) team, ensure that all program/project costs are accounted for in accordance with approved policy. This includes monitoring of costs allocated from various Marriott departments for resources, hardware/software and other licensing and maintenance costs that are shared with other Marriott groups or project teams. Partner with Global Finance FBP to provide the necessary internal financial reporting and variance analysis for all GT projects. This would include detailed forecast of development costs, Cash Flow reporting, Balance Sheet Prepared by Client work papers (PBCs) and other audit-related schedules, Partner with Marriott Accounting teams to provide necessary input, documentation and accounting support for any projects requiring system initiative (internally built software) capitalization & amortization. Prepare/present project financial updates as required for Marriott financial reporting and planning processes, Steering and Corporate Growth Committee Meetings, Owner and Franchisee meetings, etc. Track capitalization based on development phases and ensure that accounting treatments are in accordance with GAAP Monitor and assess capitalization eligibility of project costs across development phases, ensuring accounting treatments align with GAAP requirements.

 

 

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.

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