Manager, Accounting

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.

• 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 sheet reviews, journal entry reviews, IFRS vs US GAAP adjustment reviews, and fixed asset 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.

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• IFRS experience is a plus.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

No or very little travel likely

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

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.

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