Manager, Financial Reporting

About the role

The Manager, Financial Reporting plays a key role in the preparation, review, and filing of Carnival Corporation's consolidated external financial reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and statutory financial statements as needed. This individual will lead and coordinate key workstreams with direction and oversight from the Senior Manager and Director of Financial Reporting. The role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, external auditors, and finance teams across global brands to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control requirements. The position also supports the Company's quarterly earnings process, disclosure controls, and drives continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, annual reports, and other external financial disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the quarterly and annual reporting calendar and the workload of senior accountants; prepare and review supporting schedules, documentation, and disclosure checklists; coordinate inputs across Corporate and cruise brands; and drive reporting matters to timely resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement across the financial reporting process by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables through the effective use of Workiva, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Research and analyze accounting guidance and disclosures, including new accounting standards and their impact on the Company, and review U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, regulatory developments, and peer-company filings.
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors and communicate financial reporting and accounting matters clearly to executive leadership and cross-functional partners, including Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Corporate and cruise brand accounting teams.
• Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• At least 6 years of total experience at a public accounting firm and/or similar experience in a large SEC Company, progressed to or performing at the manager level.
• Experience with Oracle Financial Systems, Workiva, and AI-enabled tools is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Scope: Broad responsibility for external financial reporting and disclosure activities, including day-to-day oversight of reporting workstreams, team priorities, and coordination across Carnival Corporation’s global brands and support functions. Exercises judgment in resolving reporting and disclosure matters, escalates issues appropriately, and communicates accounting impacts to senior management and stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Interprets and applies U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, analyzes new accounting standards, resolves financial reporting issues, balances concurrent deadlines, and identifies process improvements.
• Impact: Directly influences the quality, accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of Carnival Corporation’s public financial reporting. Supports regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, audit readiness, and informed decision-making by executive management while driving continuous improvement.
• Leadership: Leads financial reporting initiatives while coaching and developing senior accountants by setting priorities, reviewing work, providing timely feedback, and promoting accountability for key deliverables. Highly visible to executive management and requires cross-functional collaboration with Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Corporate and cruise brand accounting teams.

Work Conditions

• Work may require being inside and/or outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operating machinery.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.
• This position is classified as “in-office,” requiring 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.

Benefits

• 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 with company match and Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Holidays: 8 company-wide holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays for full-time and part-time employees with benefits.
  • Vacation Time: Full-time employees at the manager level and below start with 14 days/year; director level and above start with 19 days/year. Part-time employees with benefits receive time off based on hours worked, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. Additional vacation time is earned with tenure.
  • Sick Time: Full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time employees with benefits receive time off based on hours worked, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits:
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, and special rates for family and friends.
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources, including tuition reimbursement.
  • On-site Fitness Center at the Miami campus.