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Princess Cruises · 1 week ago

AVP, Finance Operations & Administration

Miami, FL, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Princess Cruises is a leading cruise line dedicated to delivering memorable vacations. The AVP, Finance Operations & Administration will serve as a strategic and operational leader, overseeing payroll, fleet finance operations, and administrative services across both shipboard and shoreside environments, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and driving the strategic direction and operations of the system-wide payroll function for the organization. Implement efficient payroll processes to ensure timely payment to shoreside and crew members. Ensuring compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations. Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for payroll, finance operations, and administrative services across shipboard and shoreside functions

Leads functional areas including Fleet Finance, payroll operations, payroll /time and attendance systems, payroll tax, payroll project management, reporting & analytics, communications and compliance, audit & controls. Oversee financial operations supporting shipboard activities, including onboard revenue, expense management, cash handling, provisioning, and port-related financial transactions. Establish and enforce standardized financial procedures across the fleet to ensure accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence

Provides strategic direction and oversees the payroll, time and attendance, and payroll compliance operating models within the context of a rapidly growing healthcare organization, including the development of system-wide policies, processes and internal controls. Manage the Fleet Finance team responsible for financials onboard and collaborate closely with operations

Partners with senior leadership in operations, finance, legal and IT in developing, updating and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll process as well as in implementing strategic objective. Leads the development and oversight of key project plans to increase automation, consistency, accuracy and integrity of payroll systems and operations

Ensuring compliance with international and regional labor laws. Preparing reports for senior management and regulatory agencies as necessary. Developing and updating company policies related to crew payroll and benefits. Staying informed about industry best practices and regulatory changes

Managing relationships with payroll service providers and benefits administrators. Negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure cost-effective services

Coach, mentor and provide leadership development to team members in order to optimize operational excellence and create a deeper bench of experienced talent

Building and leading a skilled team of professionals in the payroll and crew benefits department. Providing guidance, mentoring, and performance evaluations for staff

Maintain all compliancy requirements of HR transactional processes and fulfil all ad hoc requests for data and analysis

Qualification

Global payroll operationsFinancial managementPayroll complianceAnalytical skillsFinancial systems implementationLeadership experienceProcess-drivenCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsTeam leadershipDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in payroll, finance operations, or similar fields; experience in hospitality, cruise, maritime, or large global organizations highly preferred

Executive-level leadership, communication, and stakeholder management

Deep knowledge of global payroll operations, taxation, labor regulations, and maritime compliance

Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and complex operational structures

Strategic thinker with the ability to lead transformation, drive efficiencies, and inspire high-performing teams

High level of integrity and commitment to operational accuracy, compliance, and service excellence

Demonstrated experience leading multinational payroll operations and complex financial processes across multiple countries

Proven background implementing financial systems, payroll technologies, or enterprise-wide process improvements

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Experience in hospitality, cruise, maritime, or large global organizations highly preferred

Benefits

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

401(k) plan that includes a company match

Employee Stock Purchase plan

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.

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