Associate Director of Statutory & Accounting at Marriott Vacations Worldwide in London

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JOB SUMMARY Provides strong financial accounting and timely reporting for UK, Ireland and France. This includes ensuring all statutory requirements for the UK, Irish and French region are met. Direct management of the UK financial accounting function covering intercompany and fixed asset monthly accounting. Involves high level of interaction with senior executives, understanding of MVCI’s business, and strong relationships with Europe and US counterparts. Drives process improvement initiatives in all areas, safeguard company assets and maintain a strong environment of financial control. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making Thinks creatively and practically to develop and execute and implement new business plans Creates the annual operating budget for France statutory department. Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual spend against budgeted and forecast spend for France statutory department. Partners with the business to provide strategic statutory advice on new initiatives and review existing business arrangements to ensure audit and tax compliance. Undertakes review of internal control procedures in all areas of the enabling processes. Designs and implements policies and procedures to improve internal controls, to ensure that the accuracy and integrity of financially reported results are maintained. Leading Finance & Accounting Teams Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner. Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the region’s strategies and to lead own team. Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes. Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority. Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures. Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders Understands and meets the needs of key business partners Advises the European Leadership Team on existing and evolving operating/financial issues. Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. Demonstrates an understanding of the sources and uses of cash within the region and consolidates the region’s cash flow needs. Facilitates critique meetings to review information with business partners. Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately. Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy. Managing Projects and Policies Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs. Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts). Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements. Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs). Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations. Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program. Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training t