Carnival Cruise Line is hiring: Manager, Accounting in Miami

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, as needed.

Qualifications

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

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP

• Ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Other

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

• Travel: No or very little travel likely

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

• This position is classified as “in-office.” 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.

About Carnival

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company. Our mission is to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations. We value integrity, compliance, and respectful treatment of others, and encourage speaking up when misconduct or concerns are observed. Carnival is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or other protected status.