Manager Sr, Fleet Finance Operations

The Sr Manager, Fleet Finance Operations provides strategic leadership and
operational oversight for all shipboard finance, financial technology (ATMs,
Kiosks, etc.) and payroll functions across the fleet. This role is accountable
for establishing efficient, standardized, and well‑controlled business processes
that support financial integrity, crew experience, and guest operations.

The Sr Manager, Fleet Finance Operations drives continuous improvement by
redesigning and optimizing end‑to‑end finance and payroll processes, defining
performance metrics, and building scalable operating models that enable
consistent execution across a diverse, multinational shipboard workforce. Acting
as a senior business partner to Hotel, Guest, and Marine Operations leaders, the
role ensures finance and payroll processes enhance onboard service delivery
while meeting regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements. This role
serves as the lead business authority for requirements related to system
enhancements, and partners with Financial Systems and IT teams to deliver on
technology projects, ensuring business readiness, adoption, and value
realization.

The Sr Manager, Fleet Finance Operations is responsible for talent acquisition
and performance management for Finance Specialists, Paymasters, Inventory
Managers and Financial Directors across a fleet of 29 vessels and new builds
joining the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.

Essential Functions:

* Establish fleetwide strategy, governance, and standards for shipboard finance
and payroll operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives,
internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory obligations. Define and
maintain clear operating models, roles, policies, procedures and
accountability frameworks across shipboard and shoreside teams. Define and
maintain clear operating models, roles and accountability frameworks across
shipboard and shoreside teams.

* Lead the identification, design, and implementation of business process
improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability
across fleet finance and payroll activities.

* Drive simplification and standardization across vessels, and operational
contexts. Identify and leverage opportunities to incorporate AI, automation,
and advanced analytics into finance and payroll processes to improve cycle
times, reduce manual effort, enhance accuracy, and drive data‑driven
decision‑making. Optimize cash utilization onboard, ATM and cash kiosk
operations.

* Serve as a trusted strategic partner to shipboard and shoreside Hotel
Operations, Guest Operations, Marine Operations, HR, and Finance leadership
to ensure finance and payroll processes support onboard execution, crew and
guest experience. Influence outcomes through collaboration and strong
stakeholder management across global and multicultural teams.

* Lead the identification, design, and implementation of business process
improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability
across fleet finance and payroll activities.

* Serve as a trusted strategic partner to shipboard and shoreside Hotel
Operations, Guest Operations, Marine Operations, HR, and Finance leadership
to ensure finance and payroll processes support onboard execution, crew and
guest experience. Influence outcomes through collaboration and strong
stakeholder management across global and multicultural teams..

* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for shipboard finance
and payroll functions, linking operational performance, service quality, and
financial outcomes.

* Use data and insights to proactively identify gaps, trends, and improvement
opportunities and to support executive decision‑making.

* Talent acquisition and performance management of all fleet finance teams,
both shipboard and shoreside.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: Enterprise level influence across shipboard and shoreside operations.

* Problem-solving: Expert ability to diagnose complex, cross-functional
operational and financial challenges and design effective, sustainable
process and system based solutions. Solid understanding and use of data
science for decision making.

* Impact: Ability to establish enterprise standards for Fleet Finance systems,
controls, and operating practices by driving consistent, scalable solutions
that strengthen financial integrity, enhance operational reliability, enable
data‑driven decision‑making, and support long‑term business growth across the
fleet.

* Leadership: Ability to lead large teams and influence senior stakeholders
through credibility, communication, and strategic insight, rather than direct
authority alone.

For all roles:

* Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity
with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills

* Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity
to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with
colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all
interactions and tasks.

Essential/Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business
Informatics, or a related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

* Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills, versed in PowerPoint and
creation of executive level presentations.

* Skilled in developing business cases, executive‑level analyses, reporting,
and presentations to support decision‑making and strategic initiatives.

* Highly desired: Working knowledge of emerging AI and automation capabilities
and the ability to identify practical applications within finance and payroll
operations.

Essential Experience Required:

* 15+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, financial systems,
or business process management, within a complex, highly regulated, or
operationally intensive environment (e.g., maritime, hospitality,
transportation, or large‑scale services).

* 5+ years people leadership experience managing large, diverse and
multinational teams in the cruising industry.

* Demonstrated experience acting as a business sponsor and subject matter
expert for financial applications, including business requirements definition
and change managment. Project Management Professional certification is a
plus.

* Strong foundation in finance and accounting principles, payroll operations,
internal controls, and compliance requirements.

* Proven track record of business process improvement, operational
transformation, and efficiency creation at enterprise scale.

* Proven ability to lead through influence, partnering effectively with IT,
Operations, Analytics, and Finance leadership to drive outcomes.

Travel: 25-50% with shipboard 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 “remote.”  As a remote role, it allows employees
to work full-time from their home. It may also require regular travel to
Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration.  Sourcing of
candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa,
Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas.  If the search is extended past those areas,
candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states:  FL, GA, TX and

NC

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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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
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