Leader, Accounting

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

The Leader Accounting will oversee endtoend accounting operations within the Shared Services Center including AP AR GL Fixed Assets and Intercompany accounting. The role is responsible for timely monthend close accurate financial reporting strong controls and effective team leadership

What You Will Do

• Manage endtoend accounting processes: AP AR GL FA and Intercompany
• Lead monthly/quarterly close journals reconciliations and P&L reviews
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS internal controls and SOX
• Oversee intercompany accounting reconciliations and settlements
• Support audits and act as key accounting escalation point
• Lead coach and develop a team; monitor SLAs and KPIs
• Drive process standardization automation and continuous improvement
• Partner with global stakeholders and support transition initiatives
• Drive a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement
• Support finance transformation and migration activities as required
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation actions

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in Commerce Accounting or Finance Required
• 10-15 years of accounting experience; 5 years in people management
• Strong exposure to shared services and global finance operations
• Handson experience with SAP ERPs (SAP4 preferred)
• Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; exposure to automation tools is a plus

Bonus Points if You Have

• Masters degree or higher accounting qualification would be a distinct advantage
• Good knowledge and experience working in SAP
• Prior experience of working in shared services / BPO industry would be a plus
• Excellent MS office suite skills (Excel PPT Word)
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Attention to detail analytical multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusion

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel internationally occasionally if required
• Be willing to work in an office; this role is eligible to work remotely up to full-time with occasional trips into the Shared Services office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)
• Successfully complete a background investigation and an occupational health screening (may include a drug screen) as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.