Strategic Leader, Accounting Transformation & Change

NCL Bahamas Ltd.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is seeking a senior Transformation Office leader for the Accounting department. You will oversee process redesign, technology enablement, and organizational optimization to drive sustainable transformation across Controllership/FP&A.

The role requires 12+ years leading large programs, SOX compliance experience, and collaboration with senior leaders to align initiatives with business objectives. Strong PM skills and finance systems expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 12+ years of experience leading programs/projects involving process reengineering and/or automation in Controllership/FP&A.
• Experience managing in a SOX-compliant Accounting environment.
• Experience leading large and diverse teams that are new to transformation.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess organizational needs, set a strategy, and create a foundation to enable execution of optimal and sustainable transformation initiatives.
• Lead development of a best-in-class project management playbook to establish a methodical framework for all future transformation initiatives for the Accounting department.
• Lead and facilitate strategic working sessions to identify and prioritize transformation initiatives, establishing a transformation roadmap and ensuring continuous alignment to business objectives.
• Provide regular updates on all projects within the Transformation program to Accounting leadership and other business partners.
• Engage Accounting leadership and others as appropriate to determine additional enterprise initiatives to incorporate into transformation scoping.
• Ensure system design incorporates internal and SOX controls that adequately address business and technology risks.
• Own the master calendar for all Accounting transformation milestones and executive stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate and coordinate with department leaders within Accounting and other key departments.
• Gain sufficient knowledge of the various sub‑functions within Accounting, their unique challenges, and the systems used in day-to-day and closing activities.
• Provide strategic guidance and insights to executive and Accounting leadership to ensure transformation objectives are fully realized.
• Facilitate ongoing listening mechanisms/forums to identify sources of friction; proactively propose actions and initiatives to address identified issues and risks.
• Perform other job‑related duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Program management

Change management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ambiguity tolerance

Financial/Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Trintech

Blackline

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

Business Objects

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is seeking a senior Transformation Office leader for the Accounting department. You will oversee process redesign, technology enablement, and organizational optimization to drive sustainable transformation across Controllership/FP&A.

The role requires 12+ years leading large programs, SOX compliance experience, and collaboration with senior leaders to align initiatives with business objectives. Strong PM skills and finance systems expertise are essential.