Manager, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls - Seattle, WA, United States

Description · Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.  · We are looking for a Manager, Financial R ...

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Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. 

We are looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls The Manager, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls is a key financial leader responsible for upholding the accuracy, integrity, and strategic value of financial information for Holland America Line and Seabourn. This role combines strong technical expertise with business curiosity, transforming complex financial data into actionable insights that highlight performance trends, emerging risks, and operational opportunities across the organization.

This leader oversees all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements for Carnival Corporation, ensuring timely submissions, consistent data quality, and adherence to corporate standards. The manager provides rigorous oversight of accounting processes, including analytical review of financial results, variance drivers, and operational performance, while partnering closely with finance and operational teams to ensure alignment and transparency. A core responsibility of this role is the governance and continuous enhancement of SOX internal controls. The manager collaborates with Internal Audit (RAAS), external auditors, business leaders, and control owners to maintain accurate process flows, control documentation, and certification compliance within Wdesk. This includes guiding stakeholders through control updates, monitoring exceptions or reportable events, and ensuring readiness for internal audit testing. Beyond compliance, the manager champions operational excellence—identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes, enhance automation, and strengthen financial controls. This leader proactively drives improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and elevate the overall effectiveness of the financial reporting function. As a people manager, the leader develops and inspires a high‑performing team through coaching, clear expectations, and talent development. The role fosters a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, enabling the team to support the company's strategic priorities with high-quality financial insight and discipline.

Here's a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for.  Is this you? 

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis 

• Prepares P&L monthly variance to last forecast (MVLF) and balance sheet trend reports to facilitate review of variances every month.

• Review, understand and vet variance explanations provided for MVLF, Monthly Balance Sheet reviews, Quarterly Variance Analytics, and other reporting packages.

• Prepare and provide analytical support in the preparation of monthly management reporting packages, decks presentations and other ad hoc requests/special projects. 

• Partner with operational accounting teams to develop customized close schedules and reporting tools that enhance visibility and highlight anomalies requiring further investigation.

• Works directly with GARS (Global Accounting and Reporting Services/Corporate) in responding to report requests, queries and various submissions.

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of SOX internal controls, including documentation, risk assessments, process flows, and control descriptions.

• Collaborate with internal audit (RAAS), external auditors, management, and control owners to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date SOX documentation reflecting business and system changes.

• Oversee updates and maintenance of controls within Wdesk, ensuring alignment with internal audit testing requirements.

• Circulate periodic certifications, analyze results for reportable events, and communicate findings to Controllers and CFOs.

• Provide guidance to control owners on process flow updates, control design, and SOX compliance expectations.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Identify and drive opportunities for simplification, rationalization, and automation across financial reporting and internal control processes.

• Support the development of tools, templates, and reporting enhancements that streamline close activities and improve data accuracy.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial governance and operational effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing financial reporting and controls team, fostering strategic thinking and strong analytical capabilities.

• Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and professional development to build technical expertise and support succession planning.

• Promote cross‑functional collaboration and a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Scope:  The Manager, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls oversees the full financial reporting lifecycle for Holland America Line and Seabourn, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of all internal and external financial outputs. The role spans quarterly reporting and SEC disclosure packages to Carnival Corporation, internal financial statements, risk and opportunity analyses, and ad‑hoc reporting needs. This position also manages the company's SOX internal control framework, including documentation, process flows, risk assessments, and compliance activities within Wdesk. With responsibilities that touch operational accounting, audit coordination, and enterprise‑wide financial governance, the role serves as a central steward of financial integrity across both brands.

• Problem solving:  Success in this role requires a deep analytical mindset and a relentless curiosity about the business. The manager investigates financial trends, identifies root causes behind variances, and translates complex data into actionable insights for leadership. They proactively assess emerging risks and opportunities within the financial statements, ensuring issues are surfaced early and addressed thoughtfully. In the SOX environment, the manager evaluates control design, identifies gaps or inefficiencies, and collaborates with control owners to implement improvements that strengthen compliance and operational resilience. Whether navigating evolving business processes, system changes, or audit findings, the role demands strong judgment and a solutions‑oriented approach.    

• Impact:  The work of this role directly influences the quality, reliability, and timeliness of financial information used by senior leadership, operational teams, and Carnival Corporation. By maintaining rigorous reporting standards and robust internal controls, the manager safeguards the company's financial credibility and supports informed decision‑making across the organization. Their efforts to streamline processes, enhance reporting tools, and drive automation contribute to faster closes, improved accuracy, and greater transparency. Through oversight of SOX certifications, control updates, and audit coordination, the manager ensures compliance with regulatory expectations and reduces the risk of financial misstatements or control deficiencies.

• Leadership:  As a people leader, the manager develops a high‑performing team that embodies strategic thinking, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. They provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities that build deep expertise in financial reporting and internal controls. The role fosters cross‑functional collaboration by partnering with operational accounting, internal audit, external auditors, and business leaders, ensuring alignment and shared accountability for financial accuracy and compliance. By modeling curiosity, integrity, and a forward‑looking mindset, the manager cultivates a culture that values innovation, operational efficiency, and strong financial stewardship.

Requirements 

• Have an understanding of consolidations and corporate financial reporting process. 

• Awareness and understanding of the SOX compliance practices and requirements.

• Familiarity with large, computerized accounting and ERP systems; Oracle and Hyperion a plus.

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships, work in a highly organized and efficient manner, and take projects to completion in a timely manner.

• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of management.

• High attention to detail.

• Forward thinking and proficient in analysis and review.

• Public accounting internal controls testing experience.

• Understanding of COSO control framework, objectives, information processing objectives, ITGCs, financial statement risks.

• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines.

• Flexible regarding peak-time work requirements.

• 5+ years Finance / Accounting experience; SEC reporting experience highly desired.

• Public Accounting experience preferred.

• CPA preferred, not required.

Travel:  Less than 25% 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 "Hybrid."  As a Hybrid role, it requires employees to work from a designated Holland office Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. 

Holland provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

What You Can Expect  

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family 
• Health Benefits 
• 401(k)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
• Training & Professional Development 
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement 
• Base Salary Range: $93,300 to $125,900. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely. 

Our Culture…Stronger Together 

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  
 
Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact  
 

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