Regional Manager of Internal Controls

**Número de Empleo** **Categoría de Empleo** Finance & Accounting**Ubicación** Mexico Regional Office, Ejercito Nacional No. 350 Suite 4C, Mexico City, MÉX, Mexico VER EN MAPA**Horario** Full-Time**¿Ubicación remota?** N**¿Reubicación?** N**Tipo de Posición** Management“This is a remote position and it can be hired in other CALA Country”JOB SUMMARYThe Regional Manager of Internal Controls is a key member of the International Lodging Finance team. This position is responsible for evaluating and improving the control environment and operational effectiveness for managed hotels within the region and ensuring compliance with Marriott’s financial 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 Continent Internal Controls team and property leaders to identify control weaknesses and present recommendations to financial leaders. This position directly reports to the Regional Director of Internal Controls.**EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS**- Executes the CALA Annual Audit Plan for Managed, Owned/Leased hotels, Marriott entities, and Shared Services.- Conducts property visits 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.- Confers with Company management on opportunities to improve policies, programs, and activities of International Lodging; makes recommendations regarding specific areas of responsibility. Ensures consistent treatment and resolution of issues.- Meets with discipline leaders to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve findings requiring corrective action.- Responsible for managing quarterly MIP 66 reviews and certifications.- Maintains regular reporting metrics on regional audit ratings, status, strengths & weaknesses.- Confers with Internal Controls discipline leaders on opportunities to improve policies, audit protocols, workflows, and tracking tools.- Participates in training provided by the Internal Audit Department and other appropriate MI Corporate Departments.- Works closely with Internal Controls discipline leaders to follow-up on issues and recommendations resulting from regional and corporate audits.- Collaborates with discipline leaders to benchmark best practices.**CANDIDATE PROFILE**Knowledge and Skills- Strong analytical, oral, and written skills.- Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of accounting, and of financial records and transactions including, but not limited to, generally accepted accounting principles.- Experience in making presentations and public speaking.- Governmental regulations and safety standards- Demonstrates strong ability to evaluate business risk based on trends and market data - develops early warning systems to avoid fraud.- Translates business needs into what needs to get done, ensures all work is completed effectively and maintains high performance standard (using a highly collaborative style).- Experienced with hotel operations, internal controls, and enterprise governances (Marriott International Policies, Global & Regional SOP’s).- Ability to work independently and take initiative - position requires strong time management skills.- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others at all levels, including senior management.- Individual must have demonstrated the ability to build consensus amongst various stakeholders with competing priorities.- Effective decision-making skills; can choose a prompt course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk.- Strong problem-solving skills - encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate.**Minimum Job Specifications**- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; successful completion of intermediate accounting required.- Minimum 3 to 5 years of general hotel Finance/Accounting experience _including_ one of the following:- 2+ years as previous Assistant Director of Finance- 1+ years’ experience in auditing- Ability to travel approximately 75-85%- Knowledge of Spanish and English language required.- Marriott International es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Creemos en la importancia de contratar a una fuerza laboral diversa, así como apoyar una cultura inclusiva que anteponga a las personas. Nos comprometemos a respetar el principio de no discriminación por cualquier motivo protegido, como la discapacidad y condición de veterano o cualquier otra situación protegida por las leyes aplicables._Marriott International es la empresa hotelera más grande del mundo, con más marcas, más hoteles y más oportunidades para que los empleados pro