Manager, Shipboard Accounting

Carnival Corporation•Santa Clarita, FL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Shipboard Revenue Accounting is responsible for understanding the company’s internal revenue systems and their impact on revenue recognition under Corporate policy and GAAP. The role builds relationships with business partners, analyzes accounting and finance data to support accurate reporting, identifies problems, and develops solutions that improve processes. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work under time pressure and strict deadlines. This role oversees month-end accounting close and management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, and accounting support for onboard revenue and concessionaire agreements. It also leads staff priorities and development, and supports revenue-related SOX controls and audits. The role partners with Accounting, Finance, and Operations and may represent the function in discussions with senior leadership, including the CFO and Controller. The position is classified as hybrid. Employees work from a designated Princess location Monday through Thursday and may work from home on Fridays. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazard potential.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience evaluating and improving financial processes.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
In-depth understanding of internal revenue systems and their impact on revenue recognition under Corporate policy and GAAP.
Strong organizational skills and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the month-end accounting close.
Participate in preparing and communicating month-end management reporting and analysis.
Lead balance sheet reconciliation review and process development.
Prepare schedules and responses to financial questions from management and auditors.
Provide or oversee ad hoc reporting and special projects.
Resolve issues and respond accurately and promptly to inquiries about accounting processes and procedures related to onboard revenue and related balance sheet accounts.
Work with Finance and Operational departments to manage concession processes.
Work with Operations to ensure proper accounting and reporting for onboard concession agreements.
Prepare concessionaire statements, review self-billing invoices for payment of amounts due to concessionaires, perform reconciliations, and conduct quarterly and annual reviews.
Establish and monitor department and staff priorities; assist with staff questions and work-related issues; and provide training as needed.
Prepare and review performance evaluations, manage performance issues, provide feedback, and recognize employee contributions.
Review revenue-related controls and flows and certify as necessary.
Perform required revenue-related SOX testing and provide schedules and support to internal and external auditors.
Support investigation of account reconciliation variances, analysis of large and complex data sets, and execution of operational objectives within accounting guidelines and system limitations.
Lead, develop, and motivate a team, and partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to communicate accounting processes, policies, and guidelines.
Represent the function in presentations and discussions with senior leadership, including the CFO and Controller.