FLEX Senior Manager, Project Controller
Company: Marriott Hotels Resorts
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description This is a temporary position. The Senior Manager, GT
Project Controller will have the responsibility of overseeing
financial transparency of key GT initiatives in Marriott’s GT
department. Responsibilities include budgeting, cost rightsizing,
forecasting (Estimates at Completion), evaluating & setting up
proper capital treatment of expenses, ensuring accurate financial
reporting (submission of accruals), and preparing financial reports
and presentations over assigned initiatives or initiative
portfolios. The Senior Manager will support the designing and
implementing financial reporting best practices into Marriott’s
processes, business stakeholder processes, corporate accounting
teams, and will correspondingly liaise with operational areas
within GT (Product teams, Enterprise Architecture & Shared
Platform, Delivery, Procurement, Security and Others) in providing
oversight and transparency on the operational and financial health
of assigned GT initiatives. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and
Experience Required 5 years financial management experience,
including Project Controllership experience Baccalaureate degree in
Finance, Accounting or related discipline required Proven
proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Power BI,
PowerPoint, and SharePoint, leveraging these tools to deliver
clear, accurate, and actionable financial insights to senior
stakeholders. Knowledge of generally accepted finance and
accounting policies, principles and controls; as well as
Marriott-specific accounting and finance processes and systems.
Strong functional leadership and finance knowledge; able to
leverage this strength to influence business team strategies and
decisions. Preferred Certification in iT Project Management,
including ITIL and Agile development. Knowledge and understanding
of Marriott’s business model and management and franchisee
contracts. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Provide accurate, timely and
actionable financial information, reporting and analyses related to
the financial operation and management of GT’s large-scale
initiatives and special projects. Maintain alignment of project
costs with management agreements to provide accurate, compliant
allocation of cost and recovery of same to participating hotels
and/or system-wide funds. Provide timely and accurate analyses of
project and costs to support accounting procedures and to respond
to internal management, Legal, Owner, and audit inquiries. Oversee
the accounting and forecasting for any project-specific debt and
interest, as well as the development of the cost distribution
methodologies. Provide general ledger reports, queries, Mosaic
project costs, and other data to successfully monitor and analyze
overall project costs by utilizing their cost monitoring tools and
reporting and forecasting process. Ensure that potential issues are
identified early, and that project management leaders are informed
of project costs at all times. In coordination with the Global
Finance Business Partner (FBP) team, ensure that all
program/project costs are accounted for in accordance with approved
policy. This includes monitoring of costs allocated from various
Marriott departments for resources, hardware/software and other
licensing and maintenance costs that are shared with other Marriott
groups or project teams. Partner with Global Finance FBP to provide
the necessary internal financial reporting and variance analysis
for all GT projects. This would include detailed forecast of
development costs, Cash Flow reporting, Balance Sheet Prepared by
Client work papers (PBCs) and other audit-related schedules,
Partner with Marriott Accounting teams to provide necessary input,
documentation and accounting support for any projects requiring
system initiative (internally built software) capitalization &
amortization. Prepare/present project financial updates as required
for Marriott financial reporting and planning processes, Steering
and Corporate Growth Committee Meetings, Owner and Franchisee
meetings, etc. Track capitalization based on development phases and
ensure that accounting treatments are in accordance with GAAP
Monitor and assess capitalization eligibility of project costs
across development phases, ensuring accounting treatments align
with GAAP requirements. At Marriott International, we are dedicated
to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing
access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the
unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our
greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and
experiences of our associates. We are committed to
non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability,
veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
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