Manager, Port Operations Financial Reporting

Carnival Corporation•Doral, FL

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. We are looking for an amazing Port Operations Financial Reporting Manager to fill this role, which is based in our Doral office. This role is a senior individual contributor responsible for strengthening financial transparency, rigor, and accuracy across Port Operations and Guest Logistics for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn. The role plays a central and critical role on the ongoing Port Operations cost and efficiency transformation. The role sits at the intersection of Port Operations and Finance, owning complex cost and rate modelling, improving forecast accuracy, and translating financial data into clear, decision-oriented insights for leadership. A core focus is driving standardization, automation, and process improvement across reporting, accruals, and forecasting to improve productivity, discipline, and resilience. The role requires strong judgment, autonomy, and the ability to challenge entrenched practices while partnering closely with various stakeholders and leaders, mostly within Port. Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Port Operations Financial Reporting Manager. Is this you?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience in a related area
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Prior management experience preferred
Financial background, including the ability to create and analyze data
Flexible schedule, as some work is required outside of normal work hours, including weekends
7+ years in port operations, shipping, or logistics, or relevant cruise industry experience
This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of four days in the office per week (Monday – Thursday)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Excel, Power BI or any other analytical tools is a plus
Prior experience in port-related management and/or marine operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex rate and cost modelling (e.g., port by port tariffs, manning assumptions, TFPE) to directly support Port Operations and improve forecast accuracy; manage shared inbox and rate update processes.
Drive standardization, documentation, and automation across reporting, accrual, and forecasting processes, reducing manual effort and dependency on individuals.
Strengthen cost transparency through improved, automated, cross-brand reporting and dashboards that enable better, faster decision-making.
Support end-to-end financial oversight of Port Operations and Guest Logistics costs across brands, including budgets, forecasts, accruals, and variance analysis.
Enhance initiative modelling and benefits tracking to provide clear visibility of risks, opportunities, and delivery against plan.
Support strategic and ad hoc analyses related to itinerary planning, cost optimization, audits, and special projects.
Act as a bridge between Port Operations and Finance, reinforcing financial rigor, cost discipline, and consistency in planning and performance tracking
Partner closely with Port Operations leaders to interpret financial results, highlight trends, and identify actionable improvement opportunities
Performs other duties as assigned