Fixed Asset Analyst

Starboard Cruise Services; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Starboard Cruise Services seeks a capex accounting professional to track and analyze capital expenditures, prepare journal entries, and support profit models and budgeting processes.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners, reviewing asset purchases, and delivering CAPEX updates to leadership while maintaining accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 1–2 years of experience performing Journal Entries, financial planning, budgeting, modeling and analysis.
• 1–2 years of experience in cruise line industry and/or retail organization (preferred; not required)

Responsibilities

• Review fixed asset purchase requests and invoices.
• Interact with cross functional business partners on Capex accounting.
• Keep track of invoices to date by Capex project.
• Prepare billing to Cruise lines/Vendors for Capex.
• Perform reconciliations of multiple balance sheet accounts related to Capex.
• Prepare journal entries related to Capex projects.
• Support the creation and analysis of profit models related to Capex projects.
• Support post-investment analysis of Capex projects to evaluate projected versus actual payback.
• Develop, forecast and provide reporting on the company's capital budget.
• Update the forecast on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Meet with all functional areas to discuss project status (spend, timing, accruals etc.).
• Determine capital vs. operating expense.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process (CAPEX, Depreciation and Cash).
• Perform variance analysis related to CAPEX spend, forecasts, and budgets.
• Prepare and provide CAPEX-related updates to leadership, including project status, spend, and timing.
• Perform other Ad hoc financial analysis (on request).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsible for tracking, supporting, analyzing and accounting of the company’s capital expenditures. Support in creating and analyzing optimal profit model for capital expenditures.

What you’ll be doing:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review fixed asset purchase requests and invoices
• Interact with cross functional business partners on Capex accounting
• Keeps track of invoices to date by Capex project
• Prepares billing to Cruise lines/Vendors for Capex
• Perform reconciliations of multiple balance sheet accounts related to Capex
• Prepare journal entries related to Capex projects
• Support the creation and analysis of profit models related to Capex projects
• Support post-investment analysis of Capex projects to evaluate projected versus actual payback
• Develop, forecast and provide reporting on the company's capital budget
• Update the forecast on a weekly or monthly basis
• Meet with all functional areas to discuss project status (spend, timing, accruals etc.)
• Determine capital vs. operating expense
• Participate in the annual budgeting process (CAPEX, Depreciation and Cash)
• Perform variance analysis related to CAPEX spend, forecasts, and budgets
• Prepare and provide CAPEX-related updates to leadership, including project status, spend, and timing
• Perform other Ad hoc financial analysis (on request)

What we’re looking for:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• One-two years of experience performing Journal Entries, financial planning, budgeting, modeling and analysis
• One-two years of experience in cruise line industry and/or retail organization (preferred; not required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of MS Excel is essential and a principal requirement; Proficiency of other MS applications such as Power BI, & PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and make sound conclusions or business recommendations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism and ability to adapt to diversity
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Understanding of CAPEX accounting principles and the full capital project lifecycle
• Curious mindset that is constantly identifying ways to improve and streamline existing processes.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment including facing non-Finance budget stakeholders
• Ability to clearly articulate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive in following up with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Focus on Customers
• Motivating Others
• Managing Conflict
• Communicating Effectively
• Adaptability
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkSome flexibility in hours is permitted, employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and must work 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands:Office environment with frequent sitting, walking and standing, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling use of office machinery. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Oral and auditory enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication automated devise such as the telephone.

What we commit to:

At Starboard Group and Onboard Media curating a vibrant world can only be accomplished by vibrant and diverse teams. We are committed to nurturing a workplace where you can feel safe to show up authentically and thrive while being uniquely you. Our North Star guides us to deliver equal employment opportunities for all individuals and to providing employees with an equitable work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the guests we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these promises.

We believe our differences make us stronger and are curious to see you leverage your lived experiences to strengthen our team, our culture and your career. At Starboard Group and Onboard Media we take action so that no one is discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability (physical, mental or sensory), ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, genetic information, family care status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions will be made based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

So come onboard with us and celebrate a culture that attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work.