Senior Accountant
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Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager
Azamara Cruises
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Directs and supervises the reporting (internal and external) and technical accounting functions at Azamara.
- Leads preparation of internal and external reporting, corporate policies, and analysis of technical accounting matters.
- Manages preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements per bond agreements and statutory filings.
- Oversees preparation of board reports, interim management reports, and earnings releases.
- Directs preparation of debt covenant compliance certificates.
- Oversees design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Manages and leads communications with external auditors.
- Serves as accounting lead on significant or unusual transactions and GAAP interpretations, working with Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, etc.
- Serves as accounting lead on implementation of new GAAP standards, including research, implementation planning, auditor discussions, and control impact considerations.
- Teaches and instructs the team regarding new GAAP considerations and industry regulations.
- Assists with implementation and establishment of a ships controller role, including establishing internal controls shipboard.
- Leads selection, design and implementation of a reporting tool and performs preliminary review of internal reporting requirements and documents.
Requirements
- Degree(s) in Accounting from an accredited university or equivalent approved work experience.
- Active CPA license.
- Four to six years of experience in Big 4 Public Accounting.
- Experience auditing publicly traded companies and familiarity with SEC reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and reporting requirements.
- Strong basis in internal controls and experience designing/operating internal controls over financial reporting.
- Experience managing communications with external auditors.
- Experience implementing new GAAP accounting standards and leading implementation efforts.
- Experience with NetSuite (or similar) systems is a plus.
- Proficient in drafting clear and thorough written communications.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees and managers from different departments.
