Derivatives Accounting Manager

Great Vacations Begin With Great Employees!

Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees in Miami. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.  

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the design and proper execution of RCL's hedge accounting program in accordance with relevant accounting literature. A strong grasp of highly technical accounting is required along with an understanding of complex financial instruments.

Career Snapshot:

• Research optimal hedge accounting strategies for the company's proposed risk management activities
• Present recommended hedge accounting strategies to management
• Apply advanced accounting concepts to author hedge accounting documentation which describes the company's hedge strategy and testing methodology in technical detail
• Ensure departmental adherence to hedge accounting requirements in accordance with relevant accounting literature in:
• Developing and implementing hedge accounting testing
• Managing the reporting of derivatives activity for internal financial reporting and the company financial disclosures included in the company quarterly and annual filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
• Ensure departmental adherence to Sarbanes Oxley internal controls and to Royal Caribbean's Hedge Policy and Procedures
• Supervise activities and review work product of senior accountant(s)

Requirements:

• Certified Public Accoutant
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum of eight years accounting experience
• Technical accounting research experience
• Significant experience in accounting and financial statement disclosure of derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
• Work experience with statistical analysis (i.e. regression analysis) and the interpretation of such
• Experience in presenting complex concepts to a broad audience

Preferences:

• Post Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Mix of public and private company accounting experience

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the world's second largest cruise company, operating under Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands. These brands offer an array of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as a Derivatives Accounting Manager.  It will take you 10-15 minutes to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy.   If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next  30 to 60 days.  During this time, you can view your application status on our career site. 

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!

 RCL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job: Accounting
Primary Location: United States-Florida-Miami
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular