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Manager Financial Analysis
Salary not disclosed
JOB SUMMARY The Manager Financial Analysis assists the Market Director of Finance, Field Operations (MDOF) or Director of Finance, Field Operations (DOF) by providing leadership, guidance and support with financial compliance and adherence of the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’ association and the financial and accounting analysis of the on-site ancillary business operations.
As a business advisor, the position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the annual budgeted goals and delivery of desirable financial results.
Perform various financial modeling and analytical requests, and maintain strong internal controls environment, including the compliance to company standards, policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Ensuring proper controls are in place to mitigate risks for the organization.
Core work activities include, but not limited to business partnering with various stakeholders to meet financial objectives, financial statement review and analysis, and compliance of accounting controls.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, or related major; 3-5 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or, High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Accounting, Controls, and Financial Analysis: Supports day to day operations and department objectives including but not limited to, verifying compliance with the Cash Handling policy and Compliance Standards, conducting initial research to assist internal customers and escalates to corporate F&A Leaders as appropriate, identifying and anticipating future business needs, and implementing new processes.
Review and analyze financial statements in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Provide guidance and support to accounting services group as appropriate.
Research and document variances from actual results compared to budget and previous forecast.
Ensure balance sheet accounts are supported by appropriate documentation Ensure tax rates used for sales and use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
Conduct property level self-assessments and assist with internal, tax, and regulatory audits.Identify, develop, communicate, and complete action plans to rectify deficiencies in a timely manner.
Provide analysis and analytical support during budget reviews and capital planning to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities.
Assist with cash flow and profit forecasts that facilitate timely adjustments to the business by on-site leaders.
Prepare data, information, and clear, concise variance explanations demonstrating a thorough understanding of the financial statements to corporate F&A leaders including but not limited to, external audits for annual property owners’ association, SOX testing, and Board related materials.
Effectively present information and respond to inquiries from various key stakeholders.
Managing and Business Partnerships: Utilize effective relationship building skills with a broad range of business partners to gain trust, positively impact decision outcomes, and mitigate risk to the organization.Stakeholders include on-site leaders and associates, corporate and regional F&A executives, corporate and regional Resort Operations executives, internal and external auditors, corporate tax, corporate Accounting Shared Services Group, property owners’ association Board of Directors, and third-party vendors.
Provide financial expertise, analysis and insights that enable our stakeholders to make timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage financial risk.
Champion, drive, and embed finance principles in the Business Unit and ensure its inclusion in the business planning process.
Create a positive work environment with collaborative relationships that encourages others and celebrates successes.
Provide hands-on, real time, financial analysis expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders and other key stakeholders.
Train non-financial Resort Operations on-site leaders as appropriate in order to enhance business understanding.
Perform reasonable request as assigned.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Leadership Adaptability
- Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.
Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts, identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions.
Professional Demeanor
- Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution Building and Contributing to Teams
- Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
Driving for Results
- Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required Planning and Organizing
- Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements for self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships Coworker Relationships
- Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
Customer Relationships
- Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards Global Mindset
- Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability Organizational Capability
- Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Talent Management
- Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise Applied Learning
- Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
Business Acumen
- Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach team, business, and administrative challenges.
Economics and Accounting
- Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data Auditing and Reconciliation
- The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
General Finance and Accounting
- The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.
Analysis
- The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
Accounting Knowledge
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures.
This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge
- Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott International Policies (MIP), and International Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs).
Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g.
royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.
Auditing Skills
- The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
Payroll Systems
- Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications.
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub ledger reconciliation and controls.
Basic Competencies
- Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
Mathematical Reasoning
- Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
Oral Comprehension
- Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension
- Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
As a business advisor, the position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the annual budgeted goals and delivery of desirable financial results.
Perform various financial modeling and analytical requests, and maintain strong internal controls environment, including the compliance to company standards, policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Ensuring proper controls are in place to mitigate risks for the organization.
Core work activities include, but not limited to business partnering with various stakeholders to meet financial objectives, financial statement review and analysis, and compliance of accounting controls.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, or related major; 3-5 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or, High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Accounting, Controls, and Financial Analysis: Supports day to day operations and department objectives including but not limited to, verifying compliance with the Cash Handling policy and Compliance Standards, conducting initial research to assist internal customers and escalates to corporate F&A Leaders as appropriate, identifying and anticipating future business needs, and implementing new processes.
Review and analyze financial statements in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Provide guidance and support to accounting services group as appropriate.
Research and document variances from actual results compared to budget and previous forecast.
Ensure balance sheet accounts are supported by appropriate documentation Ensure tax rates used for sales and use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
Conduct property level self-assessments and assist with internal, tax, and regulatory audits.Identify, develop, communicate, and complete action plans to rectify deficiencies in a timely manner.
Provide analysis and analytical support during budget reviews and capital planning to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities.
Assist with cash flow and profit forecasts that facilitate timely adjustments to the business by on-site leaders.
Prepare data, information, and clear, concise variance explanations demonstrating a thorough understanding of the financial statements to corporate F&A leaders including but not limited to, external audits for annual property owners’ association, SOX testing, and Board related materials.
Effectively present information and respond to inquiries from various key stakeholders.
Managing and Business Partnerships: Utilize effective relationship building skills with a broad range of business partners to gain trust, positively impact decision outcomes, and mitigate risk to the organization.Stakeholders include on-site leaders and associates, corporate and regional F&A executives, corporate and regional Resort Operations executives, internal and external auditors, corporate tax, corporate Accounting Shared Services Group, property owners’ association Board of Directors, and third-party vendors.
Provide financial expertise, analysis and insights that enable our stakeholders to make timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage financial risk.
Champion, drive, and embed finance principles in the Business Unit and ensure its inclusion in the business planning process.
Create a positive work environment with collaborative relationships that encourages others and celebrates successes.
Provide hands-on, real time, financial analysis expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders and other key stakeholders.
Train non-financial Resort Operations on-site leaders as appropriate in order to enhance business understanding.
Perform reasonable request as assigned.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Leadership Adaptability
- Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.
Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure understanding.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Models and coaches others on breaking complex issues into manageable parts, identifying and evaluating alternatives and their implications before making decisions, and involving and gaining agreement from others when making key decisions.
Professional Demeanor
- Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution Building and Contributing to Teams
- Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
Driving for Results
- Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required Planning and Organizing
- Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements for self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships Coworker Relationships
- Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
Customer Relationships
- Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards Global Mindset
- Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability Organizational Capability
- Evaluates and adapts the structure of team assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Talent Management
- Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise Applied Learning
- Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
Business Acumen
- Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach team, business, and administrative challenges.
Economics and Accounting
- Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data Auditing and Reconciliation
- The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
General Finance and Accounting
- The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.
Analysis
- The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
Accounting Knowledge
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures.
This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge
- Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott International Policies (MIP), and International Standard Operating Procedures (ISOPs).
Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g.
royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.
Auditing Skills
- The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
Payroll Systems
- Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications.
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub ledger reconciliation and controls.
Basic Competencies
- Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
Mathematical Reasoning
- Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
Oral Comprehension
- Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension
- Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
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Assistant Superintendent Golf Grounds
🏢 Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Salary not disclosed
Hourly Rate: $27.88 Pay Range: $58,000-$62,500 This position is a Non-Exempt Management position and will be paid an hourly rate with overtime paid in accordance with state and federal law.
Driving is required for this position; screening will be required.
JOB SUMMARY Entry level management position that supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of employees engaged in preserving grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition.
Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience 2-year degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; 2 years experience in the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.
OR 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; no work experience required.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Day-to-Day Operations Assists workers to perform more critical duties.
Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.
Consults with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan and review work projects.
Determines work priorities and schedules employees to specific tasks such as fertilizing, irrigating, seeding, mowing, raking and spraying.
Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all Grounds department policies, standards and procedures.
Supervises Grounds department and all related areas in the absence of the Superintendent.
Supervises the day to day operations of the Grounds department to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the property golf course.
Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
Leading Landscaping/Grounds Team Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Handles employee questions and concerns.
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Strives to improve performance.
Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
Ensures that quality standards and customers expectations are met on a daily basis.
Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities Communicates performance expectations to Grounds department employees in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
Helps train employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Participates as needed in the interviewing and hiring of Grounds landscaping employee team members with the appropriate skills.
Participates in an on-going employee recognition program, publicly recognizing good quality, performance and service.
Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents.
Additional Responsibilities Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
#LI-CW1 Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
Driving is required for this position; screening will be required.
JOB SUMMARY Entry level management position that supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of employees engaged in preserving grounds and keeping golf course turf in playing condition.
Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience 2-year degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; 2 years experience in the landscaping/grounds or related professional area.
OR 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related major; no work experience required.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Day-to-Day Operations Assists workers to perform more critical duties.
Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.
Consults with the Golf Course Superintendent to plan and review work projects.
Determines work priorities and schedules employees to specific tasks such as fertilizing, irrigating, seeding, mowing, raking and spraying.
Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all Grounds department policies, standards and procedures.
Supervises Grounds department and all related areas in the absence of the Superintendent.
Supervises the day to day operations of the Grounds department to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the property golf course.
Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
Participates in department meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
Leading Landscaping/Grounds Team Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
Gets members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Handles employee questions and concerns.
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Strives to improve performance.
Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
Ensures that quality standards and customers expectations are met on a daily basis.
Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities Communicates performance expectations to Grounds department employees in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
Helps train employees in safety procedures and supervises their ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Participates as needed in the interviewing and hiring of Grounds landscaping employee team members with the appropriate skills.
Participates in an on-going employee recognition program, publicly recognizing good quality, performance and service.
Supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents.
Additional Responsibilities Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
#LI-CW1 Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
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Director of Finance, Resort Operations - HVO
🏢 Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Salary not disclosed
JOB SUMMARY The Director of Finance and Accounting, (DOF), Resort Operations (Ops) is a pro-active and trusted business leader who provides financial and accounting expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders to make timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage financial risk.
The DOF is responsible for financial compliance and adherence of the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’ association and the financial and accounting reporting and analysis of the on-site ancillary business operations.
The DOF develops, implements and supports the delivery of financial products and services to meet the needs of the organization.
The DOF ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), corporate policies and standards e.g., MVW-66 and Sarbanes Oxley.
They oversee day to day operations by providing leadership, guidance and support to the sites F&A team by directing, planning, managing and executing against deliverables in a timely fashion.
The DOF’s four core work activities include, but not limited to, leading a team of on-site Finance & Accounting (F&A) professionals, business partnering with various stakeholders to execute and meet financial objectives, financial statement review and analysis, and implementation and compliance of accounting controls.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, or related major; 6-8 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or, • High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships: • Utilize effective relationship building skills with a broad range of business partners to gain trust, positively impact decision outcomes, and mitigate risk to the organization.
Stakeholders include, but not limited to, property owners’ association Board of Directors, corporate and regional F&A executives, corporate and regional Resort Operations executives, on-site leaders and associates, internal and external auditors, corporate tax, and third-party vendors.
• Make quality business decisions that thoughtfully weigh the facts and understand the interests of stakeholders involved • Drive comprehensive annual business plans for property owners’ association and on-site ancillary operations, including action plans to meet financial objectives • Manage cash flow and profit forecasts that facilitate timely adjustments to the business by stakeholders Accounting, Financial Systems & Controls: • Responsible for providing direction and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting and accounting operations through a strong internal controls environment, including the compliance to company standards and policies, General Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements • Provide oversight to audit processes by conducting property level self-assessments and assisting with internal, tax, and regulatory audits • Prepare data and information to auditors for annual property owners’ association external audit, including clear and concise variance explanations demonstrating a thorough understanding of the financial statements • Knowledge of property owners’ association governing documents and state statutes and rules as it relates to association financial management Managing & Leading: • Motivate, coach, train, and recruit a team of on-site F&A professionals • Provide hands-on, real time accounting and financial analysis expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders and property owners’ association Board of Directors • Develop F&A goals that are fully aligned with organizational goals and effectively lead change to support company objectives • Train non-financial Resort Operations on-site leaders as appropriate in order to enhance business understanding • Working with others to identify and remove barriers to success Financial Planning & Analysis: • Provide analytical support during budget reviews and capital planning to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities • Provide on-going analytical support by monitoring actual financial results against previously projected revenues and expenses, provide variance explanations, and plans for profit improvement • Review and analyze balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy, providing solutions and guidance for unreconciled items • Direct and continually improve the financial reporting process, including analyzing job tasks and structure to maintain controls, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness • Manage special projects as directed by the business needs MANAGEMENT COMPETENICES Leadership • Adaptability – Develops strategies and identifies resources to implement and manage change; models flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates the need for change in a positive way that encourages commitment.
• Communication
- Actively listens and uses appropriate communication styles to deliver complex information in a clear concise way and influences others to accept a point of view, gain consensus, or take action.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Models and sets expectations for solving complex problems, collecting and comparing information to evaluate alternatives, considering their potential impact before making decisions, involving others to gain agreement and support, and guiding others to implement solutions.
• Professional Demeanor
- Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution • Building and Contributing to Teams
- Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
• Driving for Results
- Focuses and guides others in accomplishing work objectives.
•Planning and Organizing
- Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships • Coworker Relationships
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Customer Relationships
- Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mindset
- Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability • Organizational Capability
- Evaluates and adapts the structure of organizational units, jobs, and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
• Talent Management
- Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise • Applied Learning
- Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
• Business Acumen
- Understands and utilizes business information (e.g., data related to employee engagement, guest satisfaction, and property financial performance) to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
o Management of Capital Resources
- Determines the appropriate allocation of money used to accomplish work goals, and submits expenses according to guidelines; appropriately utilizes and maintains equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform work activities.
o Purchasing and Materials Management
- Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, inventory control, and when appropriate identification of environmentally appropriate materials.
o Sales and Marketing
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Technical Acumen
- Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function specific work challenges.
o Economics and Accounting
- Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.
o Auditing and Reconciliation
- The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
o General Finance and Accounting
- The ability to perform accounting procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish financial statements and forecasts with a good understanding the financials flows and the organizational needs.
o Analysis
- The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
o Accounting Knowledge
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures.
This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
o Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge
- Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott Vacations Worldwide Policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controls.
o Legal
- Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g.
royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.
o Auditing Skills
- The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
o Payroll Systems
- Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications.
(as applicable to site) o Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub-ledger reconciliation and controls.
• Basic Competencies
- Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
o Basic Computer Skills
- Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o Job Specific Computer Skills – Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger systems preferred.
o Mathematical Reasoning
- Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension
- Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension
- Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
o Writing
- Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
#LI-LB1 Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
The DOF is responsible for financial compliance and adherence of the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’ association and the financial and accounting reporting and analysis of the on-site ancillary business operations.
The DOF develops, implements and supports the delivery of financial products and services to meet the needs of the organization.
The DOF ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), corporate policies and standards e.g., MVW-66 and Sarbanes Oxley.
They oversee day to day operations by providing leadership, guidance and support to the sites F&A team by directing, planning, managing and executing against deliverables in a timely fashion.
The DOF’s four core work activities include, but not limited to, leading a team of on-site Finance & Accounting (F&A) professionals, business partnering with various stakeholders to execute and meet financial objectives, financial statement review and analysis, and implementation and compliance of accounting controls.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, or related major; 6-8 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or, • High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships: • Utilize effective relationship building skills with a broad range of business partners to gain trust, positively impact decision outcomes, and mitigate risk to the organization.
Stakeholders include, but not limited to, property owners’ association Board of Directors, corporate and regional F&A executives, corporate and regional Resort Operations executives, on-site leaders and associates, internal and external auditors, corporate tax, and third-party vendors.
• Make quality business decisions that thoughtfully weigh the facts and understand the interests of stakeholders involved • Drive comprehensive annual business plans for property owners’ association and on-site ancillary operations, including action plans to meet financial objectives • Manage cash flow and profit forecasts that facilitate timely adjustments to the business by stakeholders Accounting, Financial Systems & Controls: • Responsible for providing direction and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting and accounting operations through a strong internal controls environment, including the compliance to company standards and policies, General Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements • Provide oversight to audit processes by conducting property level self-assessments and assisting with internal, tax, and regulatory audits • Prepare data and information to auditors for annual property owners’ association external audit, including clear and concise variance explanations demonstrating a thorough understanding of the financial statements • Knowledge of property owners’ association governing documents and state statutes and rules as it relates to association financial management Managing & Leading: • Motivate, coach, train, and recruit a team of on-site F&A professionals • Provide hands-on, real time accounting and financial analysis expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders and property owners’ association Board of Directors • Develop F&A goals that are fully aligned with organizational goals and effectively lead change to support company objectives • Train non-financial Resort Operations on-site leaders as appropriate in order to enhance business understanding • Working with others to identify and remove barriers to success Financial Planning & Analysis: • Provide analytical support during budget reviews and capital planning to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities • Provide on-going analytical support by monitoring actual financial results against previously projected revenues and expenses, provide variance explanations, and plans for profit improvement • Review and analyze balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy, providing solutions and guidance for unreconciled items • Direct and continually improve the financial reporting process, including analyzing job tasks and structure to maintain controls, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness • Manage special projects as directed by the business needs MANAGEMENT COMPETENICES Leadership • Adaptability – Develops strategies and identifies resources to implement and manage change; models flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates the need for change in a positive way that encourages commitment.
• Communication
- Actively listens and uses appropriate communication styles to deliver complex information in a clear concise way and influences others to accept a point of view, gain consensus, or take action.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Models and sets expectations for solving complex problems, collecting and comparing information to evaluate alternatives, considering their potential impact before making decisions, involving others to gain agreement and support, and guiding others to implement solutions.
• Professional Demeanor
- Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Managing Execution • Building and Contributing to Teams
- Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
• Driving for Results
- Focuses and guides others in accomplishing work objectives.
•Planning and Organizing
- Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships • Coworker Relationships
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Customer Relationships
- Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mindset
- Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability • Organizational Capability
- Evaluates and adapts the structure of organizational units, jobs, and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
• Talent Management
- Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise • Applied Learning
- Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
• Business Acumen
- Understands and utilizes business information (e.g., data related to employee engagement, guest satisfaction, and property financial performance) to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
o Management of Capital Resources
- Determines the appropriate allocation of money used to accomplish work goals, and submits expenses according to guidelines; appropriately utilizes and maintains equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform work activities.
o Purchasing and Materials Management
- Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, inventory control, and when appropriate identification of environmentally appropriate materials.
o Sales and Marketing
- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Technical Acumen
- Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function specific work challenges.
o Economics and Accounting
- Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.
o Auditing and Reconciliation
- The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
o General Finance and Accounting
- The ability to perform accounting procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish financial statements and forecasts with a good understanding the financials flows and the organizational needs.
o Analysis
- The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
o Accounting Knowledge
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures.
This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
o Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge
- Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott Vacations Worldwide Policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controls.
o Legal
- Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g.
royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.
o Auditing Skills
- The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
o Payroll Systems
- Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications.
(as applicable to site) o Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub-ledger reconciliation and controls.
• Basic Competencies
- Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
o Basic Computer Skills
- Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o Job Specific Computer Skills – Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger systems preferred.
o Mathematical Reasoning
- Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension
- Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension
- Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
o Writing
- Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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