Manager, Accounting

Carnival Cruise Line; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line in Miami is seeking a seasoned technical accounting professional to serve as an advisor on accounting policy across the organization, including corporate, brands, and external auditors. The role focuses on monitoring new standards, preparing memos, and ensuring SEC compliance matters are addressed with stakeholders at all levels.

The ideal candidate has CPA credentials, solid US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA or in pursuit of CPA.
• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical accounting advisor on policy matters across the organization.
• Review contracts and prepare accounting memos; interact with corporate, brands, and external auditors.
• Monitor and adopt new accounting standards and regulations; analyze impacts and global implementations.
• Oversee quarterly procedures with external reports (10-K, 10-Q, UK reports, earnings releases) and prepare supporting schedules.
• Communicate with brands to recommend improvements and address policy issues at VP/director level.
• Create and maintain internal global accounting policies to drive consistency across brands.
• Lead special projects including process improvements through automation and AI.

Skills

Technical accounting

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

IFRS knowledge

Education

CPA / CPA-in-progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The role is part of the Global Accounting & Reporting Services Department, focusing on technical accounting, oversight of brands, accounting policies and SEC compliance matters. This person will interact directly with directors and VPs within corporate and at brands.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a trusted technical accounting advisor on accounting policy matters across various levels within the organization. This includes reviewing contracts and preparing accounting memos and working with various stakeholders at corporate, brands, and external auditors. Additionally, this individual will monitor and prepare for the adoption of new and emerging accounting standards and regulations. This includes analysis of new accounting standards and regulations, their impacts on the company, and global implementations.

• Execute quarterly procedures in conjunction with external reports (10‑K, 10‑Q, UK reports, and earnings releases), including, but not limited to, the preparation of earnings release conference call support schedules, footnote support tie‑outs, external auditor requests, and internal certifications.

• Perform global oversight monitoring over the brands and corporate function, including but not limited to, accounting for environmental credits, balance sheets reviews, journal entry reviews, IFRS vs US GAAP adjustment reviews, and fixed assets reviews, to assess compliance with global accounting policies and identify any unusual or unexpected items. This individual will have to effectively communicate with brands regarding improvement recommendations and accounting policy issues that require attention at the appropriate levels (typically VP and director levels).

• Create and maintain internal global accounting policies in order to drive consistency across brands. This includes collaborating with leaders and stakeholders in cross functional teams and brands.

• Special projects, including process improvements through automation and AI.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Scope:

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations.

• IFRS experience is a plus.

Problem solving:

• Demonstrates ability to research technical accounting guidance and draft technical accounting memos.

• Ability to see the big picture and relative importance of items in different contexts.

Impact:

• Demonstrated track record of process improvements and desire to implement best practices.

Leadership:

• Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional “client service orientation”

• Ability to interact with different levels within the organization.

• Ability to articulate complex issues and tailor messages to the audience.

• Must be a team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills.

Essential/Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (or in pursuit of CPA)

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP

• Ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Essential Experience Required:

• 1+ years of work experience with similar scope and responsibilities is required.

• At least 5 years of total experience at a Big 4 accounting firm or similar experience at a large SEC company.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

**This position is classified as “in‑office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job‑related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non‑sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health 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

• Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) plan that includes a company match

• Employee Stock Purchase plan

• Paid Time Off

• 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.

• Other Benefits

• 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

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About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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