Marriott International - Helena, MT
posted about 2 months ago
The Assistant Manager of Accounting - Financial Contract Compliance (FCC) at Marriott International plays a crucial role in ensuring that financial contractual responsibilities are executed accurately and that financial results are recorded in compliance with US GAAP. This position is integral to the FCC team, which collaborates with various stakeholders, including corporate departments, continent leadership, regional teams, and legal, to support corporate processes across all brands and regions. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the accurate and timely accounting, forecasting, and analysis of Marriott's global revenues, which stem from management and franchise fees, as well as programs and services. This role involves assisting with all aspects of revenue recognition and validation in accordance with contractual agreements, US GAAP, and Marriott's accounting policies. In this position, the Assistant Manager will execute the monthly close process to ensure that revenue results are calculated and reflected accurately. This includes performing month-end close processes, analyzing revenue results, and researching variances to understand the underlying business drivers. The Assistant Manager will also execute all monthly and annual revenue planning activities, ensuring that revenue projections accurately reflect Marriott's forecasted revenue. Additionally, the role involves analyzing and reporting on significant revenue fluctuations during close and forecast cycles, implementing and maintaining standard processes for accurate revenue recognition, and coordinating balance sheet account reconciliations. The Assistant Manager will review contractual agreements to understand revenue recognition requirements and develop expertise in revenue reporting for properties within Marriott's growing portfolio. This position requires strong collaboration with Continent Finance, Legal, and Owner Relations teams to ensure compliance with executed agreements. The Assistant Manager will also participate in Global Finance initiatives, support audit-related requests, and assist in identifying system enhancements to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of close and forecast cycles. Overall, this role is essential for maintaining compliance and accuracy in financial reporting within a dynamic multi-currency, multi-entity environment.