Admin Assistant-Senior - Full-time

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Nature of Work:

Supports the CFO, Americas Finance. Performs administrative functions in support of achieving the Americas Finance's objectives at HQ and in the market. Work is generally varied and administrative or project oriented. Work involves developing alternatives and determining solutions for assignments, including those that may be unique and non recurring. Many decisions have a measurable impact on the department/division. Often the incumbent will be responsible for interpreting internal policies and procedures and will be seen as a resource to others. Work involves handling confidential and sensitive material.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Assembles, gains approval for and then distributes financial reports (e.g., the Quarterly Business Review document and the Americas Monthly Update) to senior executives including the Chairman and CEO for Marriott International.
• Prepares presentations on behalf of the CFO and in support of other senior leaders on the Americas' team.
• Answers CFO's telephone line(s); provides callers with responses to all types of requests, both routine and those requiring research and follow up; directs calls to the appropriate person or takes messages. Develops alternatives to handle requests when many times the problems are not clearly identified or involve sensitive issues. Routinely responds back directly to the caller after performing research or follow up. Assist in Outlook calendar management for CFO, makes travel arrangements upon request and leads other Special Projects as assigned.
• Composes all types of correspondence or documents, many times on behalf of the CFO. Correspondence may be directed toward outside owners, customers or senior level executives.
• Processes data through an automated administrative system. This will include processing items such as expense reports, accounts payable, payroll and personnel data. Performs research and follow up necessary to solve problems encountered related to the processing of the administrative systems.
• Researches questions and problems regarding departmental or administrative policies, procedures, information or services, including questions which are complex in nature. Research typically requires obtaining data from multiple sources. Will have responsibility for a specific departmental process/system which entails research and analytical responsibilities (e.g., managing JAM communications site, preparation of dept organization chart using Visio, etc.).
• Reconciles departmental expense accounts as reflected on the distribution summary or operating statement; identifies discrepancies; and prepares variance analyses to explain comparisons to last year's results or the current year budget. Assist in the development and forecasting of budget items. Produce and distribute periodic financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Schedules appointments and meetings or make travel arrangements for CFO, evaluating alternatives and making decisions regarding pricing and logistical issues.
• Develops databases and/or spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

• Will be required to perform Office Management responsibilities including but not limited to ordering Department Office Supplies and Computer Equipment/Services, maintaining printers and scanners; address functionality issues with the appropriate technical team, ensure paper and toner supplies are adequate, keep area tidy, maintain Storage Room, Team Room and filing cabinets in tidy and organized condition maintain reservation book for Conference Line Work with Facilities/Telephone Ops when service is needed/issues are encountered.

• Provide support to Owners' Quarterly Meetings including but not limited to coordination, collection and assembly of deliverables for Quarterly Book delivery of books to executives. In conjunction with other admin assistants, where needed, help schedule meetings, coordinate catering and meeting space.

• Provide support to Americas Finance meetings (CFO/VP-FBP Meetings, Americas Strategic Meetings, etc.): Site planning with event coordinator if off-HQ, coordinate catering, with CFO, develop agenda, coordinate collection of presentations if requested assist in the hotel arrangements for attendees, review of hotel bill, obtain CFO approval, accounting support for charge out of bill
• Provide support to coordinate work and meetings for the consolidated Americas Finance departments: Asset Management & Analysis, Finance Administration and Feasibility. Duties may include sharing documents, scheduling meetings, preparing agenda, etc.

Miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to: Onboard new Associates/Coordinate; Work Exit for Exiting Associates; Create/Maintain meeting matrix, international dialing rules, international office recognized holidays and Americas Finance organization charts; coordination of Office/Cube moves; other Ad hoc Requests

Typical Knowledge and Experience:

• Complete knowledge of a full range of administrative processes typically gained through extensive years of experience.
• Complete knowledge of the mission, functions, organizational structure, policies and procedures of their department and division and a general knowledge of those pertaining to the Company. Incumbent is viewed as a resource to others concerning these areas.
• Knowledge of advanced functions of a word processing package and may require a working knowledge of other business software packages, including spreadsheet and graphics packages.
• Knowledge of producing financial reports and spreadsheets; therefore accounting or finance knowledge gained thorough work experience or course study would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint and ability to create and/or modify presentations.

Supervision Received:

• Incumbent receives minimal supervision. Instructions are received at the beginning of complex projects and sensitive assignments; resulting work is generally reviewed at completion. Some work may be distributed without review.
• Incumbent is responsible for executing based on priorities and establishing procedures for completing responsibilities. Incumbent is responsible for resolving and determining the urgency level of conflicting priorities.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and nurture relationships with internal and external customers
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently, using sound judgment in decision making and discretion when handling confidential matters
• Must be able to multi-task and manage work effectively during severe time constraints
• Must be organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, attentive to deadlines and a team player
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; proficiency in PeopleSoft, OnDemand, Marrpay and Visio is strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively given the nature of our clients being in multiple countries and time zones (a global mindset)
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant for an executive is strongly preferred.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.