Manager, Contract Compliance, GC

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager is a key member of the Finance team in the continent. This position is responsible for evaluating and improving the control environment and operational effectiveness for managed hotels within the continent and ensuring compliance with Marriott’s policies and procedures. Those activities are concerned with assisting and training hotels in strengthening and enhancing processes and tools to create strong internal controls which minimize risk and safeguard company assets. This individual will work closely with the regional’s finance team, property leaders and Internal Audit to identify control weaknesses and present recommendations to management. This position directly reports to the Director, Compliance.

Candidate Profile

• EDUCATION & EXPERINCES
• •    Bachelor's degree above, CPA/CA/CIA preferred.
• •    Minimum of 6-8 years of experience, including at least one of the following areas:
• o    6+ years’ experience in auditing/internal control.
• o    2+ years’ experience in Assistant Director of Finance in hotels.
• •    Ability to travel approximately 50%
• Knowledge and Skills
• •    Knowledge of internal controls and auditing techniques.
• •    Solid experience of audit projects and issue discussion with management.
• •    Strong communications (verbal and written), organization and presentation skills.
• •    Systems skills: MS Office. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Skills on VBA, Phython and PowerBI are highly preferred.
• •    Ability to work independently and take initiative, strong time management skills.
• •    Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate.
• •    Teamwork spirit.
• •    Effective change management skills. 
• •    Efficient and wise time management.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 
•    Develops objectives, plans and scope consistent with the objectives and priorities as indicated by the supervisor.
•    Develops and/or enhances audit tools and reviews the internal controls within the region. Conducts property visits across the continent to assess internal controls in areas which include: Cash, Balance Sheet Certifications, Property Self Audits, Purchasing, and other accounting processes and key control initiatives and policies as directed. 
•    Ensures that accounting and self-audit principles and policies are followed, and trains hotels about the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures, operating systems, financial policy compliance and overall controls.  
•    Meets with property management at all levels to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve findings requiring corrective action.
•    Confers with above-property management on opportunities to improve policies, programs, and activities of the continent; makes recommendations regarding specific areas of responsibility. Ensures consistent treatment and resolution of issues.
•    Does follow-up on issues and recommendations resulting from property and regional audits and develops plans to improve overall control environment.
•    Develops training materials and provide trainings to property teams on control environment enhancements and share best practices within and between regions.
•    Conducts analytic works based on compliance results and summarize for management reporting.
•    Works on ad-hoc projects under supervision and drive conclusions
•    Supports all MI hotel brands.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 
Leadership
•    Adaptability - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.  
•    Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
•    Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
•    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 - Participates as a member of a team to move 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 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/stakeholder 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 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 business and administrative challenges.
•    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    General Finance and Accounting-The ability to apply knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), current company accounting policies and procedures, general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable practices to ensure property maintenance of business unit and/or company financial information.
•    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    Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o    Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o    Reading Comprehension - Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
o    Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.