Manager, Accounting

Carnival; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and

Sick time

On-site Fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Carnival is seeking a skilled technical accounting professional to join its Global Accounting & Reporting Services department in South Florida. The role focuses on accounting policy matters, contract reviews, and coordination with brands and external auditors.

You will monitor new standards, support quarterly and annual reports, and ensure compliance with global policies across entities. The position involves cross-functional collaboration and targeted process improvements, including automation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance and policy reviews across corporate and brands.
• Monitor and assess adoption of new accounting standards/regulations and global implementations.
• Support quarterly reports (10-K/10-Q) and external auditor requests, with footnote tie-outs.
• Oversee global accounting policies, IFRS vs US GAAP adjustments, and fixed assets reviews.
• Collaborate with leaders to drive consistency in global accounting policies across brands.
• Lead special projects to streamline processes, including automation/AI initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC regulations

Education

CPA in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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