Director of Finance III

Marriott Vacations Worldwide•Kaanapali, HI

19d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Director of Finance and Accounting, Resort Operations, is a proactive business leader who provides financial and accounting expertise to on-site Resort Operations leaders. The role supports timely, informed business decisions, business value optimization, and financial risk management. It is responsible for financial compliance with the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’ association, as well as financial and accounting reporting and analysis for on-site ancillary business operations. The position develops, implements, and supports financial products and services that meet organizational needs. It ensures compliance with GAAP, corporate policies and standards, including MVW-66 and Sarbanes-Oxley. The Director oversees day-to-day operations and leads, guides, and supports the site Finance & Accounting team in planning, managing, and delivering work on time. Core activities include leading on-site F&A professionals, partnering with stakeholders to meet financial objectives, reviewing and analyzing financial statements, and implementing and complying with accounting controls.

Requirements

Six to eight years of related finance and accounting work experience if holding a bachelor’s degree or related major.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of GAAP, company accounting policies and procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Knowledge of property owners’ association governing documents and applicable state statutes and rules concerning association financial management.
Skills in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, variance analysis, auditing, reconciliation, and accounting controls.
Ability to lead, coach, train, and recruit a team of on-site finance and accounting professionals.
Ability to build relationships, communicate complex information, make decisions, plan and organize work, and collaborate with stakeholders.
Knowledge of financial statements, operating budgets, financial systems, general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable, payroll systems, internal controls, and financial data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related major.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with business partners, including property owners’ association board members, corporate and regional executives, on-site leaders and associates, auditors, corporate tax, and vendors, to build trust, influence decisions, and mitigate organizational risk.
Make well-informed business decisions that weigh relevant facts and stakeholder interests.
Lead comprehensive annual business plans for property owners’ association and on-site ancillary operations, including action plans to achieve financial objectives.
Manage cash flow and profit forecasts to help stakeholders make timely business adjustments.
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and accounting operations through effective internal controls and compliance with company standards, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Oversee audit processes by conducting property-level self-assessments and assisting with internal, tax, and regulatory audits.
Prepare information for annual external property owners’ association audits, including clear variance explanations and analysis of financial statements.
Apply knowledge of property owners’ association governing documents and relevant state statutes and rules in association financial management.
Recruit, motivate, coach, and train on-site Finance & Accounting professionals.
Provide hands-on accounting and financial analysis support to on-site Resort Operations leaders and the property owners’ association Board of Directors.
Set F&A goals aligned with organizational goals and lead change in support of company objectives.
Train non-financial on-site Resort Operations leaders as appropriate to strengthen business understanding.
Work with others to identify and remove barriers to success.
Provide analytical support for budget reviews and capital planning to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities.
Monitor actual results against projections, explain variances, and develop plans for profit improvement.
Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy and provide guidance for unresolved items.
Direct and continually improve financial reporting processes to support controls, transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Manage special projects as directed by business needs.