Finance Manager at AmaWaterways, LLC – Calabasas, California

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.

Overview

The Finance Manager plays a critical role in driving financial performance, operational insight, and strategic decision‑making across the organization. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting within a dynamic hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, business partnership skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational goals
• Provide financial analysis and decision support to senior leadership and department heads, including variance analysis and performance insights
• Develop and manage financial models to support pricing, capacity planning, investments, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Commercial, Marketing, and other teams to support business performance and cost optimization
• Monitor and analyze key financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support leadership with business cases, scenario planning, and ROI analysis for new initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and accounting standards
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for vessel and shoreside operations, including shore excursions, pre and post land, hotels, air, and ship maintenance
• Partner with operations to optimize voyage‑level profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance, safety standards, and guest experience excellence
• Review P&L performance across multiple vessels and itineraries, delivering variance analysis and actionable financial insights to senior leadership
• Drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives through vendor management, spend analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support itinerary planning, fleet utilization, seasonal capacity management, and long‑term growth strategies
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and audit readiness in accordance with corporate policies and maritime regulatory requirements
• Mentor and develop junior finance team members, as applicable

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus)
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within hospitality, travel, consumer services, or a similarly complex operating environment
• Strong background in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting
• Travel and/or hospitality experience is a plus
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision‑making
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP and reporting tools preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment

What Success Looks Like

• Financial insights are clear, trusted, and actionable
• Leadership decisions are supported by strong data and sound financial analysis
• Budgets and forecasts are well‑managed, accurate, and aligned to business needs
• Cross‑functional partners view Finance as a strategic thought partner, not just a reporting function

Compliance

Ethics & Integrity - Leads with integrity, transparency, and professionalism; honors commitments; builds trust through consistent actions; upholds AmaWaterways’ values and standards.

Dependability - Takes ownership of responsibilities; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines; communicates proactively when circumstances shift.

Judgment & Problem Solving - Makes timely, well‑reasoned decisions; evaluates risks and alternatives; engages the right stakeholders to drive informed outcomes.

Collaboration & Teamwork - Partners effectively across teams and functions; values diverse viewpoints; build trust; advances shared goals and collective success.

Communication - Communicates clearly and thoughtfully; adapts messaging; listens actively; presents ideas with confidence and purpose.