Tax Accounting Manager

Marriott International - Lake Buena Vista, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The Manager Tax Accounting is a pivotal role within Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (MVWC), primarily responsible for overseeing the tax reporting and compliance processes related to U.S. tax obligations. This position requires a thorough understanding of tax regulations and the ability to prepare and analyze financial and tax information in accordance with ASC 740. The Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that the company meets its tax compliance requirements while also supporting the overall financial health of the organization. In this role, the Manager Tax Accounting will prepare detailed analyses of book and tax differences, as well as tax reserves, to facilitate the quarterly tax provision process. This includes preparing estimated tax payments and extensions, as well as assisting in the completion of U.S. and state tax return filings for MVW and its subsidiaries. The Manager will also review tax returns prepared by external firms to ensure their accuracy and completeness, which involves preparing and reviewing U.S. GAAP to IRS tax differences and making necessary adjustments for return-to-provision true-ups. Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for researching and documenting tax issues, responding to tax notices, and assisting with audits across various U.S. jurisdictions. The role requires performing various General Ledger queries to gather necessary information for tax analysis, maintaining a reporting calendar for tax filings, and potentially reviewing work prepared by administrative assistants or tax analysts. The Manager may also assist with special projects as needed, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the tax department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis of various book and tax differences and tax reserves to support the quarterly tax provision process under ASC 740.
• Prepare estimated tax and extension analysis and payments.
• Assist in completion of US and state tax return filings for MVW and subsidiaries and review tax returns prepared by outside firms to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Research and document tax issues and processes.
• Assist with responses in support of tax notices and audits in various US jurisdictions.
• Perform various General Ledger queries to gather information required for tax analysis including tax general ledger account analysis.
• Maintain reporting calendar of tax filing for all MVW entities.
• Review work prepared by administrative assistants or tax analysts as needed.
• Assist with research in special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• CPA or Master of Taxation preferred.
• At least three (3) years of corporate income tax experience with similar size organizations in a public or corporate environment.
• Domestic income tax (compliance & provision) experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to create large workbooks and create formulas, macros, pivot tables.
• Proficiency in PC-based applications including Excel, MS Access, and MS Word.
• ONESOURCE experience (e.g., OTP, DataFlow) preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, one-on-one, group).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, be adaptable, and successfully work in a dynamic work environment with varying managers and leadership styles.
• Ability to work extended hours, especially during US tax compliance season, as well as quarterly and year-end tax provision timelines to ensure all assigned work is completed timely and accurately.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.