Vice President - Controller

Virgin Voyages; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Voyages is seeking a Vice President and Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting functions at our Plantation, FL HQ. The role combines hands-on financial leadership with strategic oversight of internal controls, reporting, and risk management.

Hybrid work with in-person Collaboration Days supports teamwork and compliance. You will manage AP, AR, revenue accounting, and lead the annual audit to ensure GAAP adherence while driving profitable growth and strong internal

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in GAAP and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue accounting.
• Lead annual audit and ensure GAAP compliance throughout the organization.
• Develop and enforce internal control policies and procedures to mitigate risk.

Skills

GAAP accounting

SOX compliance

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance/accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

The Gig:

The Vice President and Controller will be responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for the company, including the management of the company’s accounts payable, financial reporting, and revenue accounting teams. They are also responsible for the company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring that the company maintains accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This gig is based at VVHQ - our swanky Virgin Voyages Head Office in Plantation, FL where we follow a hybrid work environment. We can't wait to 'sea' you in person during our Collaboration Days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while you enjoy Mondays and Fridays' as remote days.

What You'll Be Up To:

• Ensure that the company maintains an accounting and financial reporting process that produces accurate, timely financial information in accordance with GAAP Plan, direct, manage, and coordinates the accounting and finance policies, practices, and supporting activities to develop strategic plans and sustain profitable growth.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue accounting departments.
• Develop, analyze and interpret accounting and statistical information to report operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and other matters relating to the fiscal soundness of the company.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports to management, executive committee, investors and regulatory agencies.
• Enhances/develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of internal controls and systems that will improve the overall operations and effectiveness of the company thereby mitigating risk.
• Leads annual audit process, ensuring year-round compliance with GAAP accounting standards.
• Leads company culture, driving team engagement and communication.
• Negotiate financial contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

SuperPowers Required:

• An undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive financial management responsibilities.
• 10+ years of experience in leading financial teams.
• Extensive knowledge in GAAP accounting and SOX compliance.
• A hands-on leadership approach in leveraging systems and processes in order to drive significant and profitable growth.
• Executive presence, presentation skills, high standard of interpersonal effectiveness and ability to engage and communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to extract meaning from numbers and present analysis clearly and concisely to people with widely varying degrees of financial knowledge.
• Proven skills in managing staff and ability to build and support effective teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to form strong relationships with staff in a supportive and confidential role.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem solving skills; able to balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking.
• Highly motivated and highly organized and able to juggle competing priorities.
• Flexible, with a sense of humor, comfort with change, and positive and infectious attitude.
• Ability to prepare and facilitate executive presentations.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

What Matters to Us:

At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.

Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals -- we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self.

Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Virgin Voyages via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means.

I'm often asked what it is that makes Virgin different. The simple answer is — our people.

Sir Richard Branson

We couldn’t agree more. Our Crew are at the heart of everything we do. They bring the passion, personality, creativity, and care that make Virgin Voyages feel different from anything else at sea. We came together to build the kind of cruise company the industry had never seen before, and doing things the usual way was never really the plan. No stuffy formalities. No cookie-cutter experiences. No “that’s just how it’s always been done.” Just bold ideas, genuine hospitality, and plenty of personality. That takes people who are curious, collaborative, and ready to make an impact. People who care deeply about what they do, bring their own perspective, and are not afraid to question the expected or shake things up when there is a better way. Most of all, it takes people who want to show up every day and be the reason someone smiles. Whether you join us Shipboard or Shoreside, you’ll be part of a Crew that looks out for one another, brings our brand to life, and believes great work can still have a little personality. If you’re looking for predictable, we’re probably not it. But if you want to be part of something bold, people-first, and genuinely different, welcome, you’ll fit right in.