Manager, Planning & Accounting

The Manager, reporting to the Director of Corporate Planning & Accounting, oversees key Corporate Support month‑end close activities, including journal entry review, prepaid expense management, balance sheet reconciliation oversight, and internal reporting. The role also supports the review of the quarterly forecasting process, conducts variance analytics, and contributes to the development and monitoring of the Corporate Support Operating Plan. The Manager partners closely with Corporate Leadership Team departments to address ongoing accounting needs and ensure accurate, timely financial insights. This position requires strong technical accounting expertise and a confident professional presence to uphold high‑quality financial processes across Corporate Support functions.

Essential Functions:

• Review of the quarterly forecasting process for various departments, review of pre-close & after-close variance analytics for various departments & consolidated Corporate Support, preparation & review of the annual Operating Plan

• Review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, including prepaids & month-end closing process                                                                   

• Special projects as needed                                                                            

Qualifications:

• 5–6 years of progressive accounting experience in a public accounting firm or in a role with comparable complexity and rigor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or an equivalent accredited accounting‑related field).

• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or a comparable professional accounting certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle Financials, Hyperion Essbase, and BlackLine is beneficial.

• These tools are not mandatory but provide a strong advantage due to their relevance to financial reporting, consolidation, and account reconciliation processes

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

Travel: Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

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

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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on 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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