Financial Reporting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At AmaWaterways, we believe meaningful careers begin with purpose, passion and a shared commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. For those who value curiosity, connection and personal enrichment, AmaWaterways offers the opportunity to help craft meaningful river journeys that invite travelers to follow their own current. Built on a foundation of heartfelt hospitality, we treat our guests—and each other—with genuine care, warmth and respect. AmaWaterways fosters a collaborative environment both onboard our ships and across our global network of offices, where team members grow together, support one another and take pride in upholding the high standards and thoughtful service our company is known for.

We invite talented, motivated professionals to explore our career opportunities and begin their journey with AmaWaterways today.

Position Summary

The Financial Reporting Manager prepares and reviews AmaWaterways' consolidated financial statements and external and management reporting. This role ensures results are accurate, well supported and clearly presented, and provides the technical accounting and reporting foundation for lender, board and audit deliverables. The role will also lead the implementation of Workiva or a similar financial reporting tool to streamline reporting, tie-outs and disclosures. This role operates with imperfect information and helps the team quickly identify and implement the changes needed to produce quality, decision-useful reporting data.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and related disclosures under both US GAAP and IFRS
• Manage the consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation and entity roll-ups
• Prepare lender, board and executive reporting packages in partnership with FP&A and Treasury
• Lead the selection, implementation and ongoing administration of Workiva or a similar financial reporting tool to streamline consolidation outputs, tie-outs, disclosures and board and lender reporting
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and support the evaluation of new or complex transactions
• Monitor accounting standard changes and assess their impact on reporting
• Coordinate with external auditors, including preparing schedules, responding to requests and supporting audit adjustments
• Design, implement and maintain reporting controls, tie-outs and documentation to support a clean audit
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting processes, templates and automation, using the reporting platform to reduce manual work
• Collaborate with the accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate inputs to the close
• Train and review the work of staff and senior accountants
• Champion AI enablement in financial reporting, applying AI-enabled tools, including AI capabilities within the reporting platform, to consolidation, variance commentary and disclosure preparation
• Identify and help implement the changes needed to deliver quality, decision-useful reporting data

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and reporting experience; public accounting experience preferred
• US GAAP and IFRS reporting experience required, with hands-on financial statement preparation and consolidation experience
• Experience designing and implementing internal controls over financial reporting
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Hands-on NetSuite experience required; proficiency with consolidation and reporting tools and advanced Excel
• Experience with Workiva or a similar financial reporting tool, ideally including implementation
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in travel, hospitality or consumer-facing industries is a plus
• Interest in and practical experience with AI enablement, with the ability to apply AI-enabled tools and processes to improve how finance work gets done
• Comfortable operating with imperfect information and exercising sound judgment to keep moving while data quality improves
• High-energy, self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing company with private equity-style expectations for pace, accountability and results

Core Competencies for Success

Business Acumen

Understands the broader business impact of decisions; considers financial, market, and operational implications; aligns work with strategic priorities.

Analytical Thinking

Synthesizes complex information; leverages data, experience, and sound judgment to design practical and effective solutions.

Strategic Thinking

Anticipates trends and opportunities; adapts strategies as conditions change; balances near-term execution with long-term growth.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Partners effectively across teams and functions; values diverse viewpoints; builds trust; advances shared goals and collective success.

Leadership & Influence

Inspires and motivates others; communicates a clear direction; provides meaningful feedback; leads with confidence, empathy, and accountability.

Quality & Accountability

Delivers accurate, thoughtful work; applies feedback to improve outcomes; maintains high standards while balancing efficiency.