Financial Technology Manager

Company: CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Location: Miami
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for the design and implementation of policies, rules, and systems. It is directly responsible for the technical infrastructure, compliance, and security over applications carrying financial data and applicable access Carnival Cruise Lines environments (including Finance cloud applications). The Manager will be responsible for documenting and ensuring appropriate data access between all Carnival finance applications, systems, and user access. The Manager is responsible for following up on all data quality management, data quality assurance, data governance, and reporting excellence. The Manager will manage, oversee, and develop the work on several onshore and offshore contractual resources in line with the strategic plan for the department. The Manager will ensure clear lines of responsibility, internal controls, and alignment with Carnival objectives.They will lead the design of the future strategic technology roadmap while providing guidance and support to Managers and Business Systems Analysts throughout the organization.Essential Functions:

• Develop approach to support department roadmap by reaching out and partnering with the business. The role will work in conjunction with other teams within CCL Finance, Purchasing, Corporate, and Information Technology to ensure cohesiveness with corporate goals and initiatives.
• Design and implement policies, rules, and systems that support Carnival Data Governance. Evaluate technical infrastructure of both on-prem and cloud-related areas where data is stored. Ensure policies are in place to provide appropriate security access levels. Conduct Data Quality Assessments for Data used within CCL. Ensure compliance with Data Privacy regulations.
• Oversee BI/AI report development strategy and data security. Directly and indirectly manage BI report development approach and technology compliance. Provide technical governance over financial infrastructure.
• Ensure User Acceptance and Security Access, Deactivation, and Compliance Reviews are completed to audit standards.
• Lead a team to identify, document, and communicate opportunities and their potential security and governance improvements related to processes, technology, and resources.
• Oversee and support the teams in the reviews of all I/S provided System Development Methodology documentation prior to sign-off. Proactively understand and manage risks by developing, testing, and/or implementing controls that are in support of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations.
• Lead and drive change with the team by embracing and communicating the vision, assisting management with the implementation of methods that ensure organizational buy-in and support, and prioritizing and integrating the changes into business practice.
• Proactively seek opportunities to partner with business initiatives. Partner and provide leadership to stakeholders taking into consideration corporate strategy and initiatives. Prepare ROI and business objectives to obtain funding. Review and coordinate high-level project plans. Manage communication of status and results to business groups.
• Staff Management - Define organizational goals and objectives for the department and each staff. Define specific position scope. Assist in recruiting and hiring associates within the teams. Take a leadership role in training, developing, and managing careers of their staff by identifying strengths/areas of improvement. Perform mid-year conversations, yearly evaluations, and career compass for each team member. Identify training requirements and arrange cross-training of staff.Qualifications:
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree.
  • Discipline/Major: Bachelor's degree in information systems, IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study; or any combination of relevant background, skills, and experience.
  • Additional education/Certifications: Data Governance/Infrastructure preferred.
  • Years and area of Professional experience (required for the role): 10+ years of experience in a managerial role, IT, data governance, and infrastructure related to business/financial planning, analysis processes, including a working knowledge of accounting principles and issues. Must have practical experience testing enterprise-size applications and conducting risk-based analysis.
  • Critical, Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Knowledge of infrastructure requirements, data governance, BI analytics, cloud, and local data warehouses, etc.
  • Other Requirements: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Able to multi-task, work independently, and balance requests at peak workloads (or change gears quickly for important requests) from various departments and upper management.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Ability to manage time and engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously at a fast pace. Ability to problem-solve and excellent communication skills. Experience managing business/financial planning and analysis processes. Working knowledge in accounting principles and issues.Decision-Making:
      • Operational: Decisions focus on day-to-day activities within the company. Decisions made at this level help to ensure that daily activities proceed smoothly and therefore help to move the company toward reaching a strategic goal. They have short-term consequences. Examples are: Handling employee conflicts, purchasing materials needed for operations.Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities.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 from Tuesday through Thursday. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader. 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:
        • 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 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday 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 preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus.#LI-SH1#LI-HybridAbout UsIn addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting an 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 Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates a fleet of ships designed to foster exceptionally safe, fun, and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first. We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness, and integrity. Doing this helps us to achieve our ultimate goal, which is to include FUN in everything we do! Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters!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.
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