Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Accounting Manager oversees corporate accounting operations and ensures a timely, GAAP-compliant month-end close. Responsibilities include coordinating with other departments, managing close procedures, and accurately reporting general ledger data in the parent company's platform. The role also involves completing internal and external reporting requirements and understanding key balance sheet accounts. Additionally, the manager will document the company's position on technical accounting topics to ensure compliance with GAAP.

The Manager will prepare financial statements, analysis and ad hoc reporting, support the Financial, Planning & Analysis team in the budgeting and forecasting processes, and support and provide financial reporting to management. The Accounting Manager will provide leadership, train and develop the accounting team reporting to this position, as well as providing regular feedback and formal bi-annual coaching. This role is hybrid in office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote Thursday and Friday.

How You'll Shine:

• Oversee the monthly close process to provide accurate financial reporting within the required timelines. Provide and generate monthly financial statements and reporting according to policies and procedures. Review and updating of monthly closing procedures schedule to ensure all tasks are completed and the Company's financial statements are reported in conformity with GAAP.
• Perform research and documentation on technical accounting issues associated with various accounting topics and business related transactions.
• Obtain an understanding and knowledge of all corporate related balance sheet accounts and oversee the completion and review of all corporate balance sheet reconciliations, roll forwards and journal entries on a monthly basis.
• Assist with providing timely and accurate support to external and internal auditors for GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Develop, train, manage and coach accounting staff, provide regular feedback and formal coaching bi-annually.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Master's degree preferred. CPA designation or equivalent, preferred
• Preferred experience in timeshare, property management, or hospitality, with strong GAAP financial reporting, month-end close expertise and familiarity with ASC 606 and ASC 810.
• Skilled in technical accounting research, including preparation of accounting memorandums.
• Proficient in general ledger software with advanced reporting and analysis capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills; deadline-driven with a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Functional working knowledge of Oracle applications is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• 4-6 years accounting experience, including public accounting experience (Big Four preferred).
• 2-3 years manager/supervisory experience directly reviewing staff's journal entries/balance sheet reconciliations, coaching staff, reviewing goal setting and delivering formal evaluations and routine feedback.

Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identity theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You:

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.