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 Tax Context
The Global Tax function at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is undergoing a multi‑year transformation driven by new leadership and a renewed vision for how tax supports the business. We seek team members who embrace a customer‑service mindset, proactively identify and address issues, and bring a commitment to establishing and following standard processes and high‑quality work practices. Successful incumbents in this role strive for efficiency, champion simplification, and leverage technology and data to create lasting value. We welcome individuals who collaborate with business partners, anticipate emerging risks, and contribute to building a modern, agile, and strategically focused tax organization.
Specific Job Summary
Based at the Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporate Office in Orlando, FL and reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Global Tax – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), the Senior Manager, International Tax is responsible for managing day‑to‑day compliance operations, issue resolution in support of non-U.S. business initiatives, and addressing evolving tax risks with respect to managing the preparation, review, and timely filing of non‑U.S. income tax returns and associated disclosures for non-U.S. MVW business entities.
Working closely with cross-functional teams to provide timely tax guidance, this role requires strong technical knowledge of international income taxation, effective coordination with local finance teams and external advisors, and close alignment with the global tax provision team to support accurate financial reporting.
The incumbent is technically proficient and with international income tax experience and a progressive tax professional with a commercial mindset who can deliver practical solutions, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and enable MVW’s sustained international growth. In addition, this incumbent possesses the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a professional commitment to upholding MVW’s standards of integrity and excellence.
Objectives & Key Results
Global Tax Compliance Accuracy & Timeliness: Manages accurate and timely delivery of all international tax filings, including local tax returns, informational reporting, and transfer-pricing documentation. KPI: 100% on‑time completion with <2% error rate across all filings.
Audit & Controversy Management: Supports the defense of foreign tax positions and minimizes cash tax exposure. KPI: Achieves favorable or neutral outcomes in ≥85% of international tax audits with no unanticipated tax assessments.
Effective Stakeholder Collaboration: Partners with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and regional controllers on planning initiatives and operational tax matters. KPI: Positive stakeholder satisfaction scores (≥4 out of 5) in cross‑functional feedback or informal reviews.
Working Relationships
Chief Financial Officer
Global Tax Team
Finance & Accounting
Legal Counsel
Internal Audit
Treasury
Procurement & Sourcing
Risk Management
Human Resources
External Tax Advisors
Specific Expected Contributions
Global Compliance Oversight
Manages preparation and reviews of non‑U.S. income tax returns across assigned jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
Tracks and maintains international tax compliance calendars, ensuring deadlines, extensions, and filings are completed on time.
Reviews work prepared by internal team members and external advisors to ensure consistency, technical accuracy, and appropriate documentation.
Coordination & Collaboration
Acts as the primary point of contact for MVW field-based finance teams and external service providers for assigned jurisdictions.
Coordinates with the MVW Global Tax provision team to ensure international compliance data is accurately reflected in ASC 740 calculations and disclosures.
Partners with senior tax leaders to escalate risks, technical issues, or identify resource constraints as they arise.
Supports planning, transfer pricing, and controversy teams by providing compliance‑related data and analysis, as requested.
Process & Controls
Executes and maintains established international tax compliance processes and internal controls.
Participates in tax transformation initiatives, including data standardization, technology enhancements, and automation efforts.
Identifies opportunities for incremental process improvements and efficiency gains within the compliance function.
Technical Support & Advisory
Applies technical knowledge to support compliance positions related to cross‑border transactions, entity activities, and local country interpretations of tax law.
Assists in evaluating the compliance impact of business changes, restructurings, or new international activities, under the guidance of senior tax leadership.
Team & Vendor Management
Provides day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and workload management for tax analysts and senior analysts supporting international compliance.
Coordinates deliverables and review outputs from external tax advisors to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
Contributes to performance feedback and development discussions for junior team members.
Regulatory Awareness
Monitors international tax law developments relevant to assigned jurisdictions, including OECD guidance and local legislative changes.
Communicates relevant developments and potential impacts to senior tax leadership.
Candidate Profile
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or similar discipline required.
Advanced degree in Tax, Accounting, MBA, Juris Doctorate, or equivalent preferred.
Certifications Preferred
CPA or BAR membership preferred.
Experience
At least seven years of progressive international tax experience or in a public accounting firm.
Track record managing tax aspects of M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and cross-border entity planning preferred.
Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
Technical knowledge across federal, state/local, and international corporate tax.
Ability to lead in high-pressure, service-intensive, and deadline-driven environments.
Experience in timeshare, real estate development, or hospitality preferred; high-value service industries preferred.
Experience in a multi-national, matrix structured organization preferred.
Skills & Attributes
Integrity & Governance – Demonstrates sound judgment and adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies. Maintains high ethical standards and commitment to compliance, ensuring a principled approach to all responsibilities.
Systems Aptitude – Comfortable using tax compliance and financial systems; open to leveraging technology to improve efficiency.
Execution‑Focused Leadership – Manages work effectively through organization, prioritization, and attention to detail; leads by example.
Results Orientation – Demonstrates agility, persistence, and a bias for execution in complex, dynamic environments.
Team Collaboration – Facilitates alignment among internal and external teams to achieve intended tax outcomes.
Influence – Able to build consensus and foster cross-functional relationships.
Commercial & Technical Acumen – Combines deep technical expertise with practical, business-oriented thinking.
Operational Efficiency - Drives continuous improvement in international tax processes, leveraging technology and best practices to streamline compliance and reporting.
Executive Communication – Provides clear, timely, and comprehensive updates on international tax matters to stakeholders across the organization. Capable of representing Tax in communicating complex concepts to senior leaders.
Process & Project Management – Organized, deadline‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple jurisdictions and workstreams simultaneously.
Change Management – Able to identify stakeholders, develop appropriate communications plans, and oversee training requirements to drive organizational transformation initiatives that adapt to evolving business needs.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.