Manager Sr., Global Tax

Responsible for managing special projects related to U.S. federal taxation, U.S. state income and non-income taxes, and non‑U.S. income and non‑income taxes. The Senior Manager will serve as a key point of contact for Carnival’s cruise line brands, Global Legal Services (GLS), and the Global Ports, Destinations & Development Group (GPDDG), and will support the Director in coordinating tax technical matters across operational and transactional activities. This role will also function as a technical resource to the Global Tax team, providing research, analysis, and documentation in support of compliance and transactions, including tax modeling, technical memorandum preparation, and organizational presentations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced tax professional with a strong background in advising on tax compliance and transactional matters. 

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a technical resource to members of the Global Tax team on special topics and research related to U.S. and international tax matters. Responsibilities may include advising on new tax laws and interpretations, financing transactions, contract review, and corporate and financial structuring and restructurings. The Senior Manager may also prepare tax models, technical memoranda, and presentations to support decision making, effectively communicate tax considerations, and document tax positions.

• Initiate and support the Director on special tax projects across the organization to increase operational efficiencies, reduce risk, and support broader company objectives.  This will include working with the brand-level tax directors to gain knowledge of the organization’s U.S. and non-U.S. tax profile as well as material tax positions in various countries (e.g., the UK, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, and Asia-Pacific) for all brands.   

• Support the Director by assisting the cruise line brands and GPDDG in evaluating the tax implications and related compliance issues associated with various strategic initiatives (e.g. venturing into a new market, developing a new port, etc.), and ensuring tax technical and compliance consistency across the organization. 

• From time to time, as needed, assist the corporate tax team with audit support and in the preparation or review of workpapers or submission of tax filings, refund requests, etc. 

• Assist the Director in providing tax advice and support in matters involving tax authorities to other departments, including Human Resources and Casino.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: Help to provide tax management and guidance across the entire Carnival organization from an operational and strategic standpoint.

• Problem solving: Excellent communication and technical tax research capabilities, with proficiency in developing clear and concise tax models, presentations, and technical memos.

• Impact: Strong ability to collaborate across teams, influencing and working with both tax and non-tax professional. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights.

• Leadership: Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in tax roles within medium to large public companies or legal or accounting firms, with significant focus on international tax strategy, compliance, and advisory.

• Background in managing a broad range of domestic and international tax matters, including tax considerations related to compliance and corporate restructurings. 

• Strong research, modeling and analytical skills, particularly in tax research platforms and Microsoft Excel. 

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

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

Physical Demands: 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 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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