Accounting Manager (Voyage)

Accounting & Finance Miami, Florida

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Position at Seaboard Marine

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth

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We offer excellent benefits from day one, including:

  • 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
  • Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
  • Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid holidays

 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Voyage Accounting Manager assists the Assistant Controller in the review of policies and procedures, as well as monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures at the outport level. In addition, the Voyage Accounting Manager will assist in the review and supervision of the voyage accounting process.  Review and monitoring of policies, procedures, and internal controls encompasses all major accounting activities within the voyage process and outport operations. This also includes evaluating the design and effectiveness of existing internal controls, identifying gaps (if applicable), and recommending improvements (if applicable). This also entails working collaboratively with the outports towards process improvements and addressing recommendations. The voyage accounting process involves the preparation of voyage-related estimates as well as the calculation/recording of revenue/expense adjustments for voyages in progress during the month-end closing process.  Additionally, the process entails performing analysis around key revenue and expense accounts for financial reporting purposes. This individual will be a key contributor in providing a strong professional presence and superior accounting and reporting expertise. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
GEOGRAPHIC REGION: 
Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
  • Six (6) years of accounting/auditing experience, including at least two (2) years with a large global CPA firm and a minimum of two (2) years in a corporate accounting or internal audit role with a large, for-profit company, with at least one (1) year in a supervisor role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited U.S. university.
  • Experience with a large for-profit company (greater than $250 million in revenue annually).
  • Extensive experience in U.S. GAAP compliance.
  • Extensive experience in internal control compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience gaining progressive responsibilities.
  • Intermediate computer skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel & Outlook is required.  Required Excel skills include being able to perform pivot and lookup tables, utilize financial functions, and create linked workbooks that are organized to facilitate easy completion and review while maintaining necessary controls over spreadsheets.
  • Advanced communication skills in English; both verbal and written.
  • Advanced communication skills in Spanish; both verbal and written.
  • Creative and solutions-oriented thinker with exceptional analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including a collaborative communication style and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Able to gather, organize and analyze information to support rapid decision making.
  • Some overseas travel (not to exceed four weeks a year) as needed.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Preferred
  • U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Master’s degree in accounting or business administration from an accredited U.S. university.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Primary:
  • Assist controllers at the outport level in adhering to policies and procedures and assisting them with their respective internal control environment(s).
  • Collaboratively work with the outports towards process improvements and addressing recommendations.
  • Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the voyage accounting process for select trade lanes/services, including overseeing preparation of voyage estimates/accruals and voyage in progress accounting by senior accountants and foreign subsidiary accounting teams throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
  • Review variance analysis around revenue and cost of sales accounts in the consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the month-end close and the quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis prepared for the corporate office.
  • Analyze the monthly financial results by services/trade lanes.
  • Develop and oversee various trend analyses around key revenue and cost drivers prepared for senior management.
  • Assist with the internal management reporting function, including providing ad-hoc analyses to executive management.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of various reports for operating groups.
  • Summarize trends and relationships through graphs, schedules, and memoranda.
 
Secondary:
  • Lead/assist with “special project” initiatives as defined by senior management.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers. 
  • The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. 
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Report safety hazards
  • Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
  • Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary
  • Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
  • Refuse any unsafe task or operation
  • Participate in safety meetings and training
  • Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
  • Receives direct supervision from the Assistant Controller. Exercises supervision over accounting personnel.
 
CONDITIONS:
  • Indoor office.  Exposed to controlled temperature and office environment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
 
DISCLAIMER: 
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
  • If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
  • The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

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