Manager Development Accounting-Finance & Accounting Manager

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

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About The Position

The Manager, Development Accounting manages day-to-day accounting, reporting, and forecasting activities for assigned development and capital projects. The role oversees Analysts, reviews and approves financial outputs, and serves as the first point of escalation for project-level financial issues. The Manager ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal controls while partnering closely with project management teams to support accurate financial execution.

The position also supports managerial decision-making through financial analysis and special projects, serves as the primary contact for general audit questions and documentation, and performs general accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Accounting or Finance, a related major, or equivalent work experience.
• Five or more years of related accounting and finance work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the real estate development or construction industry.
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written training documentation.
• Goal-oriented, with the ability to set clear priorities, drive accountability, and meet or exceed deadlines and organizational expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence, build alignment, and communicate complex information to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and build strong working relationships, serving as a trusted advisor within project teams and broader business initiatives.
• Leadership capability, with experience coaching, guiding, or supervising others and supporting team development and results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk assessment, trend identification, and data-driven recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with construction job cost systems.

Nice To Haves

• Timeshare knowledge and experience specific to contract and loan compliance.

Responsibilities

• Enforce department standards for financial reporting, forecasting, and controls.
• Manage Analysts as applicable, including performance reviews, coaching, workflow distribution, and career development.
• Prioritize work and ensure alignment with projects and organizational goals.
• Manage accurate and timely updates to project budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee project commitments and conduct financial due diligence reviews of contracts and change orders, ensuring timely review and approval in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain a strong system of controls within Development Accounting, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile PeopleSoft General Ledger Job Cost to the PMWeb Cost Worksheet or Excel forecast maintained by the A&C project management team.
• Ensure financial representation at A&C bid openings.
• Partner with A&C project managers on timing of Refurbishment Services Agreement recognition in the P&L for budget, forecast, and actuals.
• Manage the lifecycle of Refurb Forecast and Budget for project management billing.
• Coordinate budget and forecast for MVW Capex consolidation.
• Review and submit project ID requests to HCL or another third-party vendor as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general audit questions and documentation.
• Manage financial analysis supporting managerial decision-making and special projects as requested.
• Perform general accounting as needed, including requesting journal entries and reviewing Bahamas VAT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager