Associate Director, GT Internal Controls & Compliance

**Relocation Assistance Available**

Position Summary

As a member of the professional staff, contributes general knowledge and skill in a discipline area (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) to support team and/or department objectives.

Generally, works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision-making process.

Business Context

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. The Company has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates exchange networks and membership programs comprised of nearly 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories, as well as provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties.

As a leader and innovator in the vacation ownership industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services.

The vision of MVW is to strive to build long-lasting relationships with their Owners, Members, customers, and associates to help them live their lives to the fullest. Innovation. Integrity. Excellence. This is the story of MVW. And while the company spans brands and businesses, decades and continents, their shared inspiration continues to drive them forward: delivering unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.

Global Technology Context

The Global Technology (GT) team at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is on a multi-year journey to modernize technical and digital products and platforms across all business lines. This role demands a visionary leader with a technical understanding of the range of resort operations technical products in solving complex business challenges. Proven success as a leader in recruiting, developing, and retaining technical talent on high performing teams is required. The incumbent is a proven thought leader, a consensus builder, and an integrator of people, processes, and technology.

Specific Job Summary

The Associate Director, GT Internal Controls & Compliance plays a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day audit and compliance activities supporting SOX and the Internal Controls Program. Being a subject matter expert and key business partner, this role interacts with Internal Audit, External Audit firms, GT Leadership, Data Privacy, Legal, and other stakeholders across the organization. Responsibilities encompass being a strategic leader, collaborating with other members of the Internal Controls & Compliance team to coordinate audit efforts.

This role demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of IT General Controls and Automated Application control domains supporting Change Management, Computer Operations, and Logical Security, critical to MVW's SOX compliance program. The Associate Director leads a team of Controls Managers  to reinforce control ownership, drive accountability, and  align compliance activities within the SOX audit program. The candidate should have a strong knowledge in utilizing industry recognized controls procedures and frameworks such as COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity, COSO, and other related standards to support the IT Controls related assurance program. This role may also have responsibility for strategic transformation efforts and recommending opportunities for improvements to the Global Technology Internal Compliance Leader. As a leader within Global Technology, this candidate will also be required to maintain strategic relationships with peers and play a key role in driving a successful compliance program.

Working Relationships

• Internal Audit Team

• External Auditors

• Global Information Security

• Global Infrastructure Teams

• Enterprise Applications Teams

• IT control owners and performers throughout the business

Expected Contributions

• Develops operating plans and workable business processes for own department in alignment with function strategy.  

• Manages smaller business processes and/or projects, setting priorities and measurable objectives, monitoring and reporting on the process, progress, and results. Typically influences work of cross-functional or extended teams.  

• Responds to, solves, and makes decisions on business requests that have broader department impact and/or moderate risk. Presents alternative solutions to business issues by leveraging the broader organization.  

• Readily critiques own behavior to acknowledge mistakes and improve future leadership performance and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.  

• Performs other duties as appropriate.  

Specific Expected Contributions

• Collaborate with Global Technology Internal Controls Owners to actively support business risks and processes aiding leadership in executing and maintaining its effective compliance strategies.

• Identifies and anticipates opportunities to optimize internal controls processes across the organization's technology infrastructure and applications controls.

• Provides guidance, oversight, and strategic judgement in internal controls processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company policies.

• Primary point of contact to facilitate audit and compliance engagements for SOX control walkthroughs, testing, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Participates and promotes proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to relevant industry standards, regulations, and data protection requirements.

• Critical thinker and subject matter expert relative to audit regulations, standards, applicable laws, and industry best practices.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience to demonstrate robust leadership and relationship skills as follows:

• Generally, a professional position with specific knowledge in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology).

• College degree and/or relevant experience is typically required.

Specific Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Audit, Cybersecurity, or IT field preferred, or related/equivalent work experience.

Certifications Required

• CISA, CISSP, or CISM certification required (or actively pursued)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years with recent IT General Controls SOX background, technology audit, or internal controls compliance preferred

• 2-3 years with supervisory experience

• Background in the hospitality or vacation ownership industry is a plus.

Skills/Attributes

• In-depth understanding of SOX General IT Controls and Internal Controls programs

• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage and lead multiple projects

• Exceptional leadership and partnership to provide proactive judgement

• Demonstrates practical understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS), regulatory requirements, and industry standards

• An acquaintance with various technology compliance regarding network, programming languages, databases, operating systems, Enterprise applications and Tools designed to support an internal controls experience.

• Capability to design and reconstruct documentation supporting operational process maps supporting technology capacity.

• Comprehensive background of internal controls and security principles, standards, and processes governing concepts such as Application Change Management, Separation of Duties, Computer Operations, Logical Security, etc.

• Ability to work effectively, independent of assistance or supervision.

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