Marie Torbiak
About Marie Torbiak
Marie Torbiak serves as the Vice President of Maritime Onboard Implementations and Account Management at Brightwell Payments, Inc. She has over three decades of experience in financial systems management, including a long tenure at Norwegian Cruise Line.
Work at Brightwell
Marie Torbiak has served as the Vice President of Maritime Onboard Implementations and Account Management at Brightwell Payments, Inc. since 2010. In this role, she oversees the implementation of financial systems for maritime operations. Her responsibilities include leading projects for system conversions and ensuring the successful setup of financial applications onboard vessels. She has been instrumental in training both shipside Payroll Accountants and shoreside Payroll Specialists to ensure smooth operations.
Previous Experience at Norwegian Cruise Line
Prior to her current role, Marie Torbiak worked at Norwegian Cruise Line for 22 years, from 1987 to 2009. She held the position of Director of Onboard Accounting, where she coordinated the setup of financial systems, including Point of Sale systems. Her work involved managing system upgrades and new releases for various financial applications, ensuring data integrity during transitions.
Education and Expertise
Marie Torbiak studied at Miami Dade College, where she gained foundational knowledge that supports her career in financial systems management. Her expertise includes coordinating user team efforts to determine system specifications, conducting testing, and ensuring adherence to defined processes. She has extensive experience in financial systems, particularly in the maritime sector.
System Implementation and Management
In her current role, Marie has led significant projects, including the conversion and implementation of the Fidelio Property Management System across various vessels. She directed the implementation and setup of the Fidelio Payroll Application, providing essential training to ensure effective use of the system. Her work includes delivering system specifications, conducting gap analysis, and documenting segregation of duties for new financial systems.