Associate Director, Tax, Asia Pacific

GENERIC POSITION SUMMARY

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

Generally works with considerable independence, developing operating plans and related operational processes for own department and monitoring the flow of work between own department and others in alignment with broader business objectives, selecting and developing effective managers and work teams, and managing own organization through reliable systems and processes.

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING - CONTEXT OF ROLE

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 who are committed 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 MVW's Singapore Region Office and reporting to the Vice President, Global Tax Planning & Projects based at the MVW Corporate Office in Orlando, Florida, the Associate Director, Tax - Asia Pacific Region serves as the tax leader for all regional business tax matters, providing strategic direction in the areas of tax accounting and reporting, tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax planning and business advisory services for MVW entities across the Asia Pacific region.

The Associate Director contributes to the regional tax strategy and operational planning process while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution, ensuring operational excellence for regional tax compliance and provision processes, transfer pricing, internal control effectiveness, and audit readiness. The role requires advanced knowledge of Asia Pacific and U.S. international tax laws and of accounting for income taxes under U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and IFRS, along with the ability to analyze complex transactions, assess tax risks, and develop well-supported positions for tax authority examinations.

The Associate Director partners cross-functionally with Finance, Controllership, Legal, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Human Resources and manages relationships with external tax advisors across the region to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tax reporting aligned with MVW's strategic business and financial objectives.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• MVW's Global Tax Lead Team
• MVW's Global Technology
• MVW Change Management and Communications Teams
• Legal Counsel
• Internal Audit
• Treasury
• Procurement & Sourcing
• Risk Management
• Internal and External Project Managers
• External Tax Advisors
• External Vendor Representatives

GENERIC EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Develops operating plans and workable business processes for own department in alignment with function strategy.
• Manages larger 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.
• Works to enhance the organization's capabilities through effective staffing and development of others by:
  • Anticipating staffing requirements by comparing business needs with strengths and weaknesses of existing staff.
  • Using appropriate MVW interviewing tools to hire the best managers available from inside or outside.
  • Setting and maintaining high standards for team and individual performance.
  • Providing timely coaching and feedback.
  • Making and rewarding distinctions in performance.
• Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
  • Acting in a consultative fashion to implement programs impacting the broader organization.
  • Assisting in the development and communication of broader organizational goals. Achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
  • Taking calculated risks to move the department or team forward.
  • Developing and using systems to organize and keep track of information.
  • Balancing the interests of own group with the interests of the organization.
  • Working with others to identify and remove barriers to success.
• 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

Regional Tax Strategy & Governance

• Translates regional and global tax strategy into operating plans, priorities, processes, and measurable outcomes.
• Leads implementation of regional process improvements and technology-enabled solutions aligned with the global Tax operating model.
• Monitors the progress, risks, dependencies, and results of assigned tax initiatives and provides timely updates and recommendations to regional and global Tax leadership.
• Identifies emerging tax, regulatory, operational, and control risks within assigned areas and escalates matters requiring broader regional or global review.

Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Manages regional country tax provision for all business entities, including income tax accounting under U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and IFRS and return-to-provision analysis, in coordination with the local finance teams, external tax advisors, and the U.S.-based tax team.
• Delivers regional tax accounting on the global close calendar and to the methodology, format, and documentation standards set by the global tax accounting lead, escalating judgmental positions for global review.
• Manages internal controls, SOX compliance, and documentation requirements, maintaining robust controls and documentation over regional tax provision processes.

Tax Compliance

• Ensures regional compliance is executed to the global standards established for quality of work, review, documentation, and timeliness.
• Leads material tax authority examinations and coordinates regional responses with Legal, Finance, global Tax, and external advisors.
• Manages regional country tax compliance and tax audits for all business entities, coordinating with the finance teams, external tax advisors, law department, and U.S. Finance and tax teams.
• Partners with country-based Finance & Accounting (F&A) teams and external tax advisers on various tax audits in the Asia Pacific region.
• Monitors legislative, regulatory, and accounting standard changes across the region and assesses their impact on the organization, escalating developments of enterprise significance to the relevant global functional lead.

Transfer Pricing

• Manages transfer pricing processes for regional entities, ensuring intercompany arrangements, local files, and supporting documentation are implemented and maintained in accordance with MVW's global transfer pricing policy and methodology.
• Coordinates with the global transfer pricing lead before adopting or modifying any regional position so that positions taken in the region are consistent with those taken globally.
• Acts as an advisor to regional leadership on the tax implications of strategic initiatives, new product forms, and new business initiatives.
• Prepares clear, concise technical memorandums and presentations for executive leadership, external auditors, and audit committees as needed.
• Manages day-to-day relationships, budgets, and service levels from external tax advisors across the region.

Tax Planning & Business Advisory Services

• Partners with leads from various business and corporate disciplines, e.g., Marketing & Sales, Resort Operations, Inventory & Revenue Management, Resort Development, Asset Management, Legal, Global Technology, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources, to provide business support and tax planning services including, but not limited to, new product forms, new business initiatives, M&A transactions, and tax structuring.
• Supports the regional tax planning process in partnership with and consistent with positions and policies established by the Vice President, Global Tax Planning & Projects so regional outcomes remain consistent across jurisdictions and defensible on examination.
• Supports due diligence and post-transaction integration for acquisitions and divestitures affecting the region.

Team Development

• Mentors and develops the regional tax team, setting clear expectations and key performance indicators and monitoring progress through regular talent reviews.
• Supports technical development and training for the Tax team on relevant tax developments.
• Contributes to process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax workflows, reducing manual touchpoints and operational risk.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Identifies development opportunities for self and others and independently strengthens technical, business, systems, and project-management capabilities.
• Performs other duties as appropriate.

GENERIC CANDIDATE PROFILE

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

• Generally a professional position requiring significant knowledge and experience in one or more disciplines and/or business operations as well as associate management experience.
• College degree and/or relevant experience generally required.

SPECIFIC CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Business Administration, or similar discipline required.

Certifications Preferred

• ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant)
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Accountants)
• CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Experience

• At least eight years of progressive international tax experience with a Big 4 tax firm or at a multinational corporation supporting complex, multinational business operations based in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.
• At least three years of experience leading and managing teams.
• Track record influencing senior leaders and managing regional cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing small- and medium-scale tax projects with multiple stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions within the region.
• Expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, IFRS taxation, and accounting for international income taxes.
• Experience managing transfer pricing, e.g., implementing and maintaining intercompany arrangements, local files, and documentation under a centrally established global policy.
• Experience in tax planning, forecasting, accounting compliance, and audits.
• Experience in foreign tax credit and cash repatriation planning.
• Experience managing VAT, employment taxes, and other non-income tax issues.
• Experience with tax provision and compliance systems. OneSource strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within a functionally organized, centrally governed tax function, including translating global policy into regional processes and procedures.
• Ability to manage in high-pressure, service-intensive, and deadline-driven environments.
• Experience coordinating and directing multiple resources, both internal resources and external vendors, to accomplish tasks.
• Experience in timeshare, real estate development, or hospitality preferred.
• Experience in a matrix corporate and/or regional office structured organization preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded, multi-business-line, international environment preferred.

Skills and Attribu tes

• Integrity & Governance: Maintains high ethical standards and commitment to compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, ensuring a principled approach to all responsibilities.
• Strategic Vision: Strong planning skills, "hands-on" leadership style, tightly linked to and supportive of the priorities of the business, and contributes to enhancing the regional tax function beyond management of existing processes and tasks. Ability to align regional tax practices with global policy and broader business goals, anticipate regulatory changes, and proactively manage risks.
• Team Leadership: Provides coaching and guidance to team members. Skilled in building consensus and fostering cross-functional relationships. Inspires, develops, and retains top talent in a high-performing culture.
• Communication Skills: Capable of translating complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical, documentation, and written communication skills. Capable of representing Tax with senior business leaders.
• Technical Competence: Strong understanding of corporate tax regimes and accounting for income taxes within the Asia Pacific region. Strong understanding of U.S. international tax and transfer pricing concepts. Strong tax technical knowledge and transactional experience. Possesses an analytical, creative, and proactive mindset in support of developing practical tax solutions.
• Systems Aptitude: Comfortable working with a broad range of systems and applications, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Accounting Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of general accounting principles, e.g., U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and current company accounting policies and procedures, including financial reporting, auditing, and the interaction of tax with the general ledger.
• Commercial Orientation: Ability to understand MVW's business model, ensuring alignment with regional business strategies and priorities. Ability to interpret ambiguous guidance and develop defensible technical conclusions.
• Process-Orientation: Strong process and project management abilities with a commitment to delivering high-quality work efficiently and on time. Establishes clear accountabilities, demonstrates a hands-on approach, and ensures thorough follow-through, including building regional procedures that evidence compliance with global standards.
• Results Driven: A high-energy individual with a problem-solving mindset, showing a bias for action, persistence in achieving goals, and the ability to tackle challenges. Ability to operate independently within assigned responsibilities, manage a small team, prioritize competing demands, and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Organization Change Management: Supports the process of identifying stakeholders, developing appropriate communications plans, and defining training requirements to drive organizational transformation initiatives.
• Artificial Intelligence: Ability to effectively leverage artificial intelligence technologies, advanced analytics, and technology-enabled solutions to enhance decision-making, automate routine activities, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement across related tax processes.

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