Job Description

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. 

The Director, Information Technology Finance serves as the strategic and operational leader for all financial management activities supporting Global Technology Solutions (GTS) and the IT organizations of Holland America Line, Seabourn, and Holland America Princess Alaska Tours (HAP), while also influencing financial governance across all nine Carnival Corporation brands. This role is accountable for the full lifecycle of IT financial planning and analysis—including OPEX, CAPEX, cost allocations, project financials, asset management, and long‑range strategic planning—ensuring that IT investments are optimized, transparent, and aligned with enterprise priorities. As the principal architect of the long‑term IT financial strategy, the director partners closely with senior executives, brand leadership, and cross‑functional teams to shape the financial direction of the corporation’s technology portfolio. The role leads the development of annual strategic and operating plans, oversees quarterly forecasting cycles, and drives financial rigor across all IT cost centers. This includes ensuring that funding is deployed effectively, financial controls are maintained, and decision‑makers have clear, data‑driven insights to guide prioritization and resource allocation. The director is responsible for establishing and enforcing strong financial governance, including internal controls and SOX compliance, while also championing continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and systems. The role oversees project‑based financial administration, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, KPI measurement, and the maintenance of financial tools such as Daptiv or equivalent platforms. A key focus is driving cost efficiency and savings initiatives across GTS and ensuring consistent financial practices across brands and operating companies. In addition to strategic responsibilities, the director provides day‑to‑day leadership to a growing IT Finance team, currently consisting of a manager and senior analyst. The role fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development, ensuring the team delivers high‑quality analysis, timely reporting, and exceptional business partnership. The director also plays a visible role in communicating financial insights and plan deliverables to senior leadership, including Brand Presidents and executive management, requiring strong executive presence and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. This position is critical to ensuring that Carnival Corporation’s technology investments are financially sound, strategically aligned, and managed with discipline—ultimately enabling the corporation to deliver innovative, efficient, and cost‑effective technology solutions across its global portfolio.

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Responsibilities:

IT Financial Strategy & Governance

• Lead the development, ownership, and execution of the long‑term IT financial strategy across all brands and operating companies.

• Ensure IT funding is allocated appropriately, aligned with strategic priorities, and managed with strong financial discipline.

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, including SOX‑related controls, in partnership with Accounting.

• Drive transparency and accuracy across all IT cost centers, ensuring consistent financial practices and reporting standards.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Direct the annual strategic plan, long‑range plan, and operating plan processes for IT, ensuring alignment across brands and corporate stakeholders.

• Lead quarterly forecast cycles, consolidating departmental inputs, identifying variances, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Manage OPEX and CAPEX planning, reporting, and performance monitoring for GTS and all IT cost centers.

• Oversee cost allocation methodologies and execution for all nine brands and operating companies.

Project & Asset Financial Management

• Provide financial ownership and oversight for IT projects, including business case development, financial modeling, and ROI analysis.

• Lead project financial administration, monitoring, and assessment to ensure accurate capitalization, expense treatment, and lifecycle reporting.

• Manage asset‑based financial reporting and total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics, including tools such as Daptiv (or equivalent).

• Deliver KPI measurement, dashboarding, and performance reporting to support executive decision‑making.

Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Identify, lead, and track cost efficiency and savings initiatives across all GTS IT cost centers.

• Continuously evaluate and streamline financial processes, leveraging automation and best practices to improve accuracy and cycle times.

• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic and operational decision‑making.

• Champion continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team consisting of a manager and senior analyst, fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and accountability.

• Engage with senior executives—including Brand Presidents and corporate leadership—to communicate financial insights, plan assumptions, and strategic recommendations.

• Build strong relationships with operational departments, IT leadership, and Finance partners across all brands.

• Coordinate planning calendars, deliverables, and communication to ensure alignment and consistency across the enterprise.

Knowledge & Skills:

Scope:

• The Director, Information Technology Finance oversees the full financial management ecosystem for Global Technology Solutions and the IT organizations supporting Holland America Line, Seabourn, and HAP, while also influencing financial governance across all nine Carnival Corporation brands. This role manages the complete lifecycle of IT OPEX and CAPEX, cost allocations, project financials, asset reporting, and long‑range strategic planning. With responsibility for developing and maintaining the IT financial strategy, the director ensures that all technology investments are aligned with enterprise priorities, supported by strong internal controls, and executed with transparency and accuracy. The scope includes leading annual strategic and operating plans, quarterly forecasts, KPI reporting, TCO modeling, and financial tool oversight, while partnering with senior executives and cross‑functional teams across the corporation.

Problem solving:

• This role requires a high level of analytical rigor and strategic problem‑solving to navigate the complexity of a global, multi‑brand IT organization. The director must evaluate competing priorities, identify financial risks and opportunities, and develop data‑driven recommendations that balance cost efficiency with operational and strategic needs. They are responsible for resolving discrepancies across cost centers, improving forecasting accuracy, and ensuring consistent financial practices across brands. The role also demands the ability to diagnose inefficiencies in planning and reporting processes, design and implement streamlined solutions, and leverage automation and tools such as Daptiv to enhance visibility and control. The director must anticipate financial challenges, model scenarios, and provide clear options to senior leadership to support informed decision‑making.

Impact:

• The director’s work directly influences the corporation’s ability to invest in the right technology at the right time and at the right cost. By ensuring financial discipline, accurate forecasting, and strategic alignment, the role enables GTS and brand IT organizations to deliver reliable, cost‑effective, and innovative technology solutions. The director drives cost‑efficiency initiatives that reduce IT spend without compromising service quality, strengthens financial governance across all brands, and ensures compliance with internal and SOX controls. Their insights shape executive decisions, guide long‑term technology planning, and support the financial health of the corporation’s global IT portfolio. The quality of their analysis and recommendations has a measurable impact on operational performance, capital deployment, and enterprise‑wide financial outcomes.

Leadership:

• The Director, Information Technology Finance leads a growing team—including a manager and senior analyst—while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong executive presence and the ability to communicate complex financial information to senior leaders, including Brand Presidents and corporate executives. The director builds trusted partnerships across IT, Finance, and operational departments, ensuring alignment and consistency in financial planning and reporting. They mentor and develop their team, providing guidance on budgeting, accounting, analysis, and internal controls, while promoting teamwork, learning, and professional growth. As a visible leader within the organization, the director champions financial stewardship, drives cross‑brand alignment, and sets the tone for disciplined, strategic, and transparent IT financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, Master's degree preferred.

• 15+ years Finance/Accounting experience.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible managerial experience.

• Retail / hospitality businesses is a plus but not required.

• Advanced Financial Modeling and Excel skills.

• Ability to prepare and present financial analysis to a non-finance audience. 

• High attention to detail.

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

• Experience evaluating and improving financial processes.

• Microsoft BI, Hyperion, Oracle Financials Experience.

• Ability to develop, communicate, and facilitate budget and forecast processes.

• Able to work with and solicit cooperation from individuals in a variety of roles.

• Ability to influence business decisions by effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis and presentation of options and alternatives

• Ability to prepare and present financial analysis to a non-finance audience.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential..

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays.  

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family 
• Health Benefits 
• 401(k)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
• Training & Professional Development 
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement 
• Base Salary Range: $136,200 to $183,900 The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidate’s qualifications and experience uniquely. 

Our Culture…Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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