Royal Caribbean Cruises - Miami, FL
posted about 2 months ago
The Sr. Manager of Silversea Accounting will play a pivotal role in overseeing all accounting functions related to non-U.S. entities. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of internal controls, the application of RCL accounting policies, and the ability to hire and train key accounting personnel. The ideal candidate will possess above-average technical accounting skills, a strong foundation in internal control systems, and a thorough understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Additionally, strong managerial skills and experience in the operations of foreign offices and general ledger system integrations are essential for success in this role. In this capacity, the Sr. Manager will lead the centralization efforts of routine accounting processes from foreign offices into shared services centers located in the U.S. This includes supporting non-centralized foreign offices such as Brazil and China, redesigning current processes for efficiency, and implementing systems for automation. After the centralization project is completed, the responsibilities of this role will evolve. The individual will maintain and expand global accounting policy and procedure guidelines for non-U.S. entities, ensuring these guidelines serve as a comprehensive resource for existing and new entities. This includes overseeing the monthly closing process, balance sheet reconciliations, vendor setups, credit risk management, and the proper review and approval of journal entries. The Sr. Manager will also assess the skill sets of accounting and finance managers in non-U.S. offices to ensure they can handle their responsibilities effectively. Furthermore, the role involves opening new offices from an accounting perspective, which includes setting up general ledgers, creating charts of accounts, interviewing key personnel, establishing internal controls, and ensuring proper training for accounting employees. The Sr. Manager will also monitor the performance of each non-U.S. entity, ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with local requirements. This position will actively participate in transfer pricing discussions and coordinate statutory audits for non-U.S. entities, ensuring timely communication between non-U.S. entities and the corporate office regarding accounting information and policy changes.