Manager, Finance - Tax and Statutory Accounting, CALA

** Additional Information*
* ** Job Number*
* ** Job Category
** Finance & Accounting

** Location
* * CALA Regional Office, 1200 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, Florida, United States, 33324
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** Schedule
* * Full Time

** Located Remotely?
** N

** Position Type
** Management

** Pay Range:**  $87,300 - $138,400 Annually

** Bonus Eligible:
** Y

** JOB SUMMARY*
* Acts as a strategic finance leader for entities across the CALA region, accountable for the delivery of accounting, financial, and tax objectives while ensuring a strong internal control environment. Oversees accounting operations, monthly close, and the reconciliation of accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information in compliance with corporate Marriott policies.

Leads the implementation of standardized processes aligned with corporate operating standards, manages relationships with external auditors, local authorities, regional and corporate offices, and provides strategic oversight of key functions such as Accounts Receivable and Payroll. Supports Corporate HQ in accounting due diligence and structuring initiatives, while driving continuous process improvements.

Operates with a high degree of independence, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Tax and Statutory Accounting, and serving as a key advisor to leadership. Coordinates the preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements and acts as a primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders, all in alignment with Marriott International standards and values.

** SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT / EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS*
* + Support Corporate HQ, accounting and U.S. Tax teams in planning, structuring, and restructuring initiatives, translating technical matters into actionable insights for CALA stakeholders.

+ Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of audited and unaudited financial statements in accordance with corporate standards and reporting requirements.

+ Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure efficient audit processes and timely completion of statutory and tax filings.

+ Oversee and control professional fee budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) reporting requirements.

+ Lead entity rationalization and dissolution initiatives to optimize legal structures, reduce risk exposure, and align with business objectives across the region.

+ Drive strong collaboration with CALA regional teams and Corporate HQ to enhance understanding of processes and implement continuous improvements in accounting and tax reporting cycles.

+ Ensure the integrity of the general ledger through rigorous oversight of account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and substantiation processes, maintaining a robust internal control environment in compliance with Marriott internal control policies and SOX requirements.

+ Oversee the accurate and timely completion of all accounting deliverables, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, provision analyses, return-to-provision reconciliations, and separate company financial statements.

+ Ensure full compliance with corporate governance requirements, including timely submission of financial reporting packages, local statutory filings, and tax return obligations.

+ Provide technical accounting and tax expertise in support of above-property and shared services initiatives.

+ Lead and ensure compliance of local payroll processes and legal entity requirements across jurisdictions, maintaining adherence to statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations.

+ Report directly to the Senior Director, Tax and Statutory Accounting, providing regular updates on financial performance, compliance, and key risks.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required to support Finance and organizational objectives.

** CANDIDATE PROFILE*
* + Minimum 8 years' experience in accounting

+ Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, local GAAP in Latin America is a plus

+ Knowledge of overall hotel operations and accounting principles

+ Demonstration of broader finance, accounting and Tax skills

+ Comprehensive knowledge of structure and purpose of Marriott entities

+ Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports

+ Knowledge of Peoplesoft and additional systems used in the hotels preferred

+ Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with external agencies, hotel management and associates

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

+ An ability to work unsupervised and manage time efficiently

** Education or Certification*
* + Certified Public Accountancy certification (CPA) and/or advanced degree in accounting, or local country equivalent

+ MBA/ master's in accounting a plus

** Attributes, Knowledge and Skills*
* + Demonstrates exceptional organizational and prioritization skills; high performance levels under tight deadlines.

+ Good business process skills; ensuring compliance…