Director, Tax Accounting

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Tax Accounting, the Director, Tax Accounting, manages the Tax Accounting team responsible for Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW)’s U.S. and international income tax accounting and reporting. The Director provides strategic direction while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution, ensuring operational excellence for ASC 740 processes, return-to-provision optimization, internal control effectiveness, and tax accounting audit readiness. Requires advanced knowledge of domestic and international tax laws, ASC 740, and regulatory requirements along with the ability to analyze complex transactions, assess tax risks, and develop well-supported positions for tax audits. The Director serves as a team leader managing and developing a team of tax professionals. Partners cross-functionally with Finance, Controllership, Legal, and Internal Audit, and external advisors. Plays a leadership role to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting aligned to MVW Enterprise strategic business and financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar discipline or equivalent work experience required.
At least 10 years of progressive work experience in tax accounting communicating effectively with senior leadership and driving strategic initiatives in a complex corporate environment.
Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. federal and state income tax laws.
Demonstrated success with hands-on leadership of tax provision systems and processes for publicly traded companies.
Integrity – Maintains strong ethical standards and compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, ensuring a principled approach to all responsibilities.
Leadership & Vision – Strong planning skills, “hands-on” leadership style, tightly linked to and supports the priorities of the business and provides strategic vision to the tax function beyond management of existing processes and tasks.
Ability to align tax accounting practices with broader business goals, anticipate regulatory changes, and proactively manage risk.
Communication Skills – Capable of translating complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Exceptional analytical, documentation, and written communication skills.
People & Change Management: Coaches, develops, and engages teams, while supporting enterprise transformation through disciplined simplification and technology‑driven process improvements.
Commercial & Technical Competence – Expert-level knowledge of U.S. federal income tax and tax accounting standards; strong understanding of state and international tax concepts.
Strong tax technical knowledge, transactional experience, analytical, creative and proactive thinker with practical solutions, risk-minded, understands business and is tightly linked to business strategies and priorities.
Proven ability to interpret ambiguous guidance and develop defensible technical conclusions.
Process-Oriented & Organized – Strong process and project management abilities with a commitment to delivering high-quality work efficiently and on time.
Establishes clear accountabilities, demonstrates a hands-on approach, and ensures thorough follow-through.
Results-Driven – A high-energy individual with a problem-solving mindset, showing a strong bias for action, persistence in achieving goals, and the ability to tackle challenges.
Ability to operate independently, manage a team, prioritize competing demands, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
People & Team-Oriented – Demonstrates respect for others, tactful assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment while striving to achieve ambitious goals.
A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills, capable of building and fostering cross-functional relationships within and beyond the tax function.
Presents tax issues in a clear, understandable manner and is flexible to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines.
Systems Aptitude – Comfortable working with a broad range of systems and applications, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Tax (MST), Accounting, MBA, Juris Doctorate, or equivalent preferred.
CPA preferred
Experience with OneSource Tax Provision system strongly preferred.
Experience in a corporate, multi-unit and/or multi-state/country environment preferred.
Experience in a matrix corporate structured organization preferred.
Experience in Hotel Management, Vacation Ownership, Hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads quarterly and annual preparation and review of the income tax provision, including current and deferred tax calculations, valuation allowances, and return-to-provision adjustments.
Collaborates with the tax accounting team to consolidate U.S. and non-U.S. results for financial reporting purposes.
Ensures tax positions are documented and communicated to the U.S. compliance team for incorporation into the annual U.S. income tax return as well as to ensure the return to provision differences are captured in the company’s general ledger.
Analyzes and reviews book to tax adjustments to be utilized for periodic estimated payments and quarterly tax provisions.
Ensures timely and accurate reporting of tax provision results to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversees SOX and internal control compliance and maintains robust internal controls and documentation of tax provision processes.
Drives process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax accounting workflows.
Supports tax planning initiatives for both domestic and international operations ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
Assists with tax research and process improvements to ensure compliance with tax accounting rules under ASC740.
Monitors legislative, regulatory, and accounting standard changes and assess their impact on the organization.
Acts as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Treasury, and senior leadership on tax accounting implications of strategic initiatives and business decisions across the MVW Enterprise.
Provides examination support for tax accounting audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to inquiries.
Identifies tax planning opportunities and risk mitigation strategies aligned with the company’s risk tolerance and financial objectives.
Supports due diligence and post-transaction integration activities for tax accounting positions for acquisitions and divestitures.
Partners with Finance, Accounting, and external auditors to support financial statement disclosures and audit readiness.
Coordinates with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants to ensure consistent positions and efficient execution.
Prepares clear, concise technical memoranda and presentations for executive leadership, auditors, and audit committees as needed.
Influences outcomes through technical expertise and direct management authority of both people and processes.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax accounting professionals, setting clear expectations and key performance indicators.
Monitor progress regularly through talent reviews to ensure consistent development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, continuous improvement, and learning.
Allocate resources and manage workloads across cycles to ensure sustained quality and balance.
Assists tax team members with projects in support of the tax team’s success.
Performs special projects as requested.