RAAS Fin/Ops Manager
Company Overview
As the parent company overseeing our nine distinctive brands worldwide, Carnival Corporation plays a vital role in providing integral support and strategic direction to each brand across various departments. We strive to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean we sail, place we visit and life we touch. As a member of our team, you will help lead the way in innovative and sustainable cruising, delivering memorable vacations and building borderless connections.
Our Culture Essentials
Joining the Carnival team means embracing our six Culture Essentials, which are the cornerstone values shaping our identity, principles, and actions. These beliefs and behaviors not only define who we are but also unite us as a team, guiding us in decision-making, fostering relationships, tackling challenges, and reaching milestones. These culture essentials propel us toward a shared vision of success, ensuring a collective effort in shaping our future.
- Speak Up
- Respect & Protect
- Empower
- Improve
- Listen & Learn
- Communicate
Responsibilities
Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks. Manager, RAAS is responsible for 1) performing end to end reviews of key business processes and controls to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness and communicate results and observations to senior levels of management, 2) ensuring audit work fulfills the purposes and responsibilities established in the department, 3) ensuring resources are efficiently and effectively employed; and 4) ensuring audit work conforms to the IIA Framework of Professional Standards.
Essential Functions:
- Within the scope of assigned operational/financial projects, the below responsibilities should be performed with minimal guidance:
- Manage, supervise and/or perform reviews and evaluations of any and all operations and activities to assess: A) The reliability and integrity of internal controls over financial reporting, including authorization of transactions and safeguarding of assets. B) Compliance with policies, laws, and regulations which could have significant impact upon operations. C) The effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Develop the planning and scoping for complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
- Perform walkthroughs to develop understanding of complex processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly.
- Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls.
- Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact.
- Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk.
- Prepare succinct, accurate, and compelling reporting to effectively communicate audit results.
- Lead effective meetings and present to senior management on issue/opportunities identified.
- Partner with management to develop appropriate action plans impacting tactical and strategic changes to the organization.
- Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting.
- Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans.
- Review the adequacy of internal controls surrounding all material incidents of improprieties or alleged improprieties as requested
- Provide input to the development of the annual audit plan for the respective operating company based on the annual risk assessment that addresses the key areas of risk/opportunity within the company.
- All while developing and maintaining an effective, trusted, partnership relationship with Senior management and adhering to RAAS department policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA standards.
- Support other department objectives including assisting with internal forensic investigations as assigned and assisting with the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program.
- Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/business preferred
- Master’s degree a plus
- CPA or CIA preferred (or in progress)
- 6+ relevant experience with a Big 4, management consulting firm or experience working in a highly matrixed environment (excluding internship)
- 6+ years of work experience in Big Four, Large/Complex Internal Audit Department, and/or management consulting firm preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management.
- Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions.
- Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.
- Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm.
- Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
- Prior success conducting external and/or internal audits.
- The success of the individual will also be determined by their dedication, service-ethic, and ability to work as an effective team member.
Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. May need to stand for long periods of time.
Travel: Less than 25% with 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 from Tuesday through Thursday. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader. 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 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday 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 preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus
#LI-SR1
#LI-Hybrid
Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guests through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.
In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmelden.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Employee Benefits
-
Hybrid Work Environment
Empowering work-life integration and flexible opportunities for your personal and career success
-
Wellness Programs
Comprehensive employer wellness programs featuring mental health support and fitness options, including an on-site gym
-
Cruise Benefits
An array of qualified complimentary and heavily discounted cruise options for the ultimate dream getaway
-
Parental Programs
Generous parental leave time and adoption assistance programs
-
Retirement Plan
Secure your future with our exceptional Traditional and Roth 401(k) options complemented by valuable company contributions
-
Employee Stock Purchase
Invest in tomorrow with the opportunity to purchase Carnival shares at a discounted rate from their fair market value
In addition to the above, we offer PTO and company holidays as well as a variety of medical, dental, and voluntary plans
Culture
We celebrate our diverse team of over 160,000 team members representing 150 countries and are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life can succeed. We know our team members are at the heart of inspiring unforgettable happiness, so we strive to be the world’s number-one choice for hospitality, travel and leisure careers.