Sr. Loyalty Accounting Manager

The Senior Manager, Loyalty Accounting will work with the CFO, Controller, Director of Revenue Accounting, and other personnel within the accounting function to ensure accurate reporting of loyalty related revenue, costs, and liabilities. The role will also work with outside actuarial firm (WTW) to model and calculate critical financial components of the program to enable accurate forecasting and accounting (redemption rates, value per point, cost per point, program liability). This is a highly technical role will have ownership of related processes, procedures, and be responsible for matters related to accounting for a loyalty program under US GAAP. This role will also support the Director of Revenue Accounting by providing General Accounting and General Management support and oversight to the various teams within Revenue Accounting ensuring compliance standards as well and professional development and other management specific accountabilities. In addition, the role will also work on ad-hoc projects in Revenue Accounting related to Technical Accounting Research, Controls, Business Process Improvement and Issue Investigation.

Essential Functions :

• Manages a team of direct and indirect reports including day to day oversight, providing professional development opportunities and annual performance evaluation. Specifically, the role provides ongoing review and compliance of revenue recognition related to the loyalty program for proper application of FASB ASC Topic 606 (i.e., apportionment of sales to deferred revenue, recognition of previously deferred revenue upon point redemption, etc) and General Accounting.
• Maintain and update underlying schedules and workpapers used to determine loyalty accounting balances for period-end reporting.
• Coordinate with co-branding partners that utilize CCL loyalty brands for the Company's portion of revenue share, bounties, etc., as well as the amount of point liability to be accrued each reporting period.
• On an as-needed basis, perform all technical research related to loyalty accounting and US GAAP, including the impact of any pronouncements issued by the FASB and their potential impact on CCL's loyalty accounting and all general financial reporting issues.
• Collaborate with CCL FP&A, the Loyalty Program Team, and other departments within the Company that will require a loyalty accounting viewpoint for planning, forecasting, etc., including the maintenance of internal models used for these purposes.
• Take ownership and manage all policy memos regarding CCL's technical accounting positions related to the application of loyalty accounting and general accounting issues in the Revenue Accounting group under US GAAP.
• Provide the financial reporting team with all loyalty-related balances and disclosures required for regulatory filings.
• Serve as the external auditor's point-of-contact for all questions and requests related to loyalty accounting and general accounting issues related to Revenue Accounting.
• Work on Special and Ad-hoc Projects are required to support the Loyalty Accounting and Revenue Accounting function

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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

Travel : No or very little 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 Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and 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 :

Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan that includes a company match

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.

Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends

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About Us

At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world's most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.

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.