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Holland America Line · 1 day ago

Director, Revenue and Voyage Accounting

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$136K/yr - $184K/yr

10+ years exp

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873, and they are seeking an experienced Director, Revenue and Voyage Accounting. This strategic role is responsible for overseeing all revenue accounting operations, managing financial activities, and collaborating with various internal departments to ensure effective financial reporting and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Plans and directs the accounting and reporting of financial revenue transactions related to Holland America Line and Seabourn

Guided by functional strategy, creates impactful results for business partner functions, including Commercial, GEPD, ABG, and Tax

Partners with the ELT to address critical issues and communicate accounting practices and policies

Translates mid and long-term Controllership goals into operating objectives

Recommend changes in accounting, reporting, policies, procedures, controls and/or processes, to align with business need and fiscal goals

Oversee approximately $250 million of total revenue recognized each month and supports the monthly explanation of variances of actuals vs forecast

Owns the Customer Deposit account, representing one of the most important accounts in the Balance sheet with approximately $1 billion in total balance and leads the quarterly variance explanations due to Corporate

Partner with cross-functional teams—including IT, Finance, and Operations—to align project budgets with strategic goals and ensure efficient resource allocation

Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency, ensuring budgetary considerations are integrated into project planning

Establishes, enforces, and ensures the adequacy of internal controls, policies and procedures for responsible areas and Brands

Reviews and approves changes to accounting, reporting, processes and workflows, and policies and procedures, across clients which includes Brand initiatives

Leads and oversees Fleet Managers onboard, responsible for supporting shipboard finance team members and all shipboard finance initiatives

Lead system enhancements and project management of shipboard revenue accounting systems

Leads and develops accounting Managers and staff including building highly effective teams and improving the overall talent of the department

Leads Managers and Staff by executing functional business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy

Provide accounting guidance to aide in the decisions made by Brands

Decisions are guided by precedent and made mainly with reference to existing policies

Decisions are typically related to quality standards, people/services/ financial/equipment resources, project approach, and tactical operations for the division

Leads and develops professional and managerial staff

Plan, manage and prioritize team’s workload/ad hoc projects

Tactical, broad-based ability to recognize and develop talent

Qualification

CPAFinancial reportingFinancial controlsProject managementGAAP accountingFinancial systemsAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipCollaborationPresentation skills

Required

10 – 15 years accounting experience plus 10 years of management experience

CPA (or other accounting certificate) may be required based on position or geography

Experience in directing the accounting and reporting of a highly complex, diverse, international, multi-location financial organization

Excellent project management skills

Presentation skills/persuasion

Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues from multiple stakeholders

Subject-matter expert with full competence in several recognized bodies of knowledge

Established expertise in financial operations, financial controls, GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and financial systems

In-depth experience in directing the accounting and reporting of a highly complex, diverse, multi-location financial organization

Ability to collaborate and work with others to resolve significant issues, clarify or interpret complex information, provide initial screening/negotiations