Manager Sr, Fleet Finance Operations

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Fleet Finance Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all shipboard finance, financial technology (ATMs, Kiosks, etc.) and payroll functions across the fleet. This role is accountable for establishing efficient, standardized, and well‑controlled business processes that support financial integrity, crew experience, and guest operations. The Sr Manager, Fleet Finance Operations drives continuous improvement by redesigning and optimizing end‑to‑end finance and payroll processes, defining performance metrics, and building scalable operating models that enable consistent execution across a diverse, multinational shipboard workforce. Acting as a senior business partner to Hotel, Guest, and Marine Operations leaders, the role ensures finance and payroll processes enhance onboard service delivery while meeting regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements. This role serves as the lead business authority for requirements related to system enhancements, and partners with Financial Systems and IT teams to deliver on technology projects, ensuring business readiness, adoption, and value realization. The Sr Manager, Fleet Finance Operations is responsible for talent acquisition and performance management for Finance Specialists, Paymasters, Inventory Managers and Financial Directors across a fleet of 29 vessels and new builds joining the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Informatics, or a related field.
Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, versed in PowerPoint and creation of executive level presentations.
Skilled in developing business cases, executive‑level analyses, reporting, and presentations to support decision‑making and strategic initiatives.
15+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, financial systems, or business process management, within a complex, highly regulated, or operationally intensive environment (e.g., maritime, hospitality, transportation, or large‑scale services).
5+ years people leadership experience managing large, diverse and multinational teams in the cruising industry.
Demonstrated experience acting as a business sponsor and subject matter expert for financial applications, including business requirements definition and change management.
Strong foundation in finance and accounting principles, payroll operations, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
Proven track record of business process improvement, operational transformation, and efficiency creation at enterprise scale.
Proven ability to lead through influence, partnering effectively with IT, Operations, Analytics, and Finance leadership to drive outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Working knowledge of emerging AI and automation capabilities and the ability to identify practical applications within finance and payroll operations.
Project Management Professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish fleetwide strategy, governance, and standards for shipboard finance and payroll operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory obligations. Define and maintain clear operating models, roles, policies, procedures and accountability frameworks across shipboard and shoreside teams. Define and maintain clear operating models, roles and accountability frameworks across shipboard and shoreside teams.
Lead the identification, design, and implementation of business process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability across fleet finance and payroll activities.
Drive simplification and standardization across vessels, and operational contexts. Identify and leverage opportunities to incorporate AI, automation, and advanced analytics into finance and payroll processes to improve cycle times, reduce manual effort, enhance accuracy, and drive data‑driven decision‑making. Optimize cash utilization onboard, ATM and cash kiosk operations.
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to shipboard and shoreside Hotel Operations, Guest Operations, Marine Operations, HR, and Finance leadership to ensure finance and payroll processes support onboard execution, crew and guest experience. Influence outcomes through collaboration and strong stakeholder management across global and multicultural teams.
Lead the identification, design, and implementation of business process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability across fleet finance and payroll activities.
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to shipboard and shoreside Hotel Operations, Guest Operations, Marine Operations, HR, and Finance leadership to ensure finance and payroll processes support onboard execution, crew and guest experience. Influence outcomes through collaboration and strong stakeholder management across global and multicultural teams.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for shipboard finance and payroll functions, linking operational performance, service quality, and financial outcomes.
Use data and insights to proactively identify gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities and to support executive decision‑making.
Talent acquisition and performance management of all fleet finance teams, both shipboard and shoreside.

Benefits

Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
Annual cash bonus program