Head of Finance Resort Operations

Overall responsibilities

• Lead the F&A professionals based on-site and work with dedicated service providers from Marriott International in ensuring the business’s profitability and stability by providing strategic financial guidance to business partners supported by good analytics.

• Formulate and drive the financial strategy for the Resort Operation team and manage the financial planning process, including forecast, budget and long-range plans.

• Support Resort Operation team in all strategic priority projects (HLIs).

• Support all business case memos and ensure timely delivery to meet any project timelines.

• Establish reporting tools and metrics to consistently measure and evaluate performance in the Site F&A Resort Operation arena.

• Lead Site F&A Resort Operation team in ensuring continuous improvement of the department’s financial practices and procedures.

• Provide support and training to enable exemplary performance in a cross-functional environment.

• Drive process improvements, including technology adoption and automation projects.

• Maintain strong internal control, including financial controls, and manage risk with Business leaders.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships:

• Lead and provide strategic direction, coaching and guidance to Site F&A Resort Operation associates. Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships:

• Act as a trusted advisor to Resort Operations leadership, influencing strategic and operational decisions.

• Drive financial strategy aligned with business priorities, including growth, cost optimization, and capital efficiency.

• Partner with Resort Operations and Asset Management to positively impact decision outcomes of resort operational.

• Provide clear, actionable insights from financial and operational data to support decision-making.

• Support and monitor special site projects as directed by the business needs.

• Support RDOF on Advisory Committee presentations and stakeholder communications.

Finance & Accounting Management and Controls:

• Overall accountability for the F&A Resort Operation delivery of core financial processes including but not limited to Accounting, Planning and Analysis, Tax, Business Partner Relations, Property owners’ association and Club Advisory Committees:

o Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning (LRP) processes. including action plans to meet financial objectives; developing models to assist inventory dedication changes, and maintenance fee assessments.

o Provide analytical support during budget, LRP, and capital planning review to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities.

o Support the RDOF in all strategic priority projects (HLIs) and ensure timely delivery to meet any project timelines.

o Lead and counsel site-based F&A teams who are the primary F&A business partners with onsite Resort Operation and cross-departmental site leadership.

o Collaborate with Tax and Regional F&A teams to ensure appropriate tax treatment is applied to accounting transactions, and that intercompany agreements and other appropriate documentation are being put in place to support cross-border transactions to minimize our tax exposures.

o Ensures the delivery of site based financial and business performance analysis, reporting of cash flow modeling and financial statements that facilitate timely business decisions.

• Governance and Controls:

o Maintain a strong internal control environment by conducting property-level self-assessments, risk reviews, and compliance checks at each site.

o Ensure adherence to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), IFRS, GAAP, MVWs’ policies, and lead remediation efforts for any identified control gaps.

o Support audit readiness and statutory compliance through proactive documentation (e.g. operational processes and maintaining a strong environment of financial control) and oversight (e.g. timely and adequate local statutory filings for each operational entity).

• Contributes to business results by:

o Lead the Resort Operations Finance team in delivering results aligned with budget, forecast, and long-range plans, ensuring financial discipline and accountability across all sites.

o Collaborate with Operations, HR, Legal, and Regional Finance to gain alignment and support for financial strategies, process improvements, and compliance efforts.

o Look beyond traditional practices to adopt new technologies, tools, and methodologies that improve financial and operational efficiency.

• Serve as a statutory director for Asia-based entities when required.

Team Development

• Build and lead high-performing teams by regularly reviewing and updating Finance team structures and operating models for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured succession planning.

• Align team structures with evolving business needs and long-term strategy.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Attract, develop, and retain top finance talent.

• Work cross-functionally to identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder team performance and goal achievement.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.