Lead Accounts Receivable (OTC)

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate you are integral to our companys award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents from finance quality and supply chain to human resources IT sales and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making change management leadership and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Accounts Receivable Lead (Cash Application) is responsible for executing daily cash application and receivables accounting activities within Harmans Finance Capability Center (FCC) environment. This role ensures accurate posting and allocation of customer payments timely clearing of open items and compliance with Harman policies internal controls and accounting standards.

The role works closely with the Cash Application team AR colleagues and management to support closing activities audit readiness and overall integrity of accounts receivable balances.

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What You Will Do

• Work with global teams across geographies and Harman business units
• Independently perform daily AR operational activities while providing oversight guidance and task prioritization to direct reports
• Directly lead cash collection billing and cash application activities for entities in scope across Harmans global organization
• Coordinate and support monthend and periodend closing activities related to accounts receivable
• Act as the first escalation point for operational questions related to cash collection billing and cash application
• Enforce compliance with Harman SOX requirements internal control standards and Harman policy regulations
• Ensure AR activities are executed in line with documented procedures and control requirements
• Compile maintain and update AR user manuals and work instructions and continuously monitor adherence to internal controls
• Ensure internal and external audit requests are responded to accurately and in a timely manner
• Support control testing walkthroughs and remediation actions as required
• Collaborate in the definition and maintenance of global standards for cash collection billing and cash application processes
• Ensure consistent task execution according to defined global standards
• Support ARrelated projects and initiatives from the operations side including system or process changes; validate test results
• Identify process and system improvement opportunities including standardization and automation potential
• Collaborate in the implementation of approved process and system improvements
• Support the development and analysis of AR KPIs and metrics to evaluate operational performance and effectiveness
• Provide cash collection billing and cash application KPIs and performance insights on a regular basis
• Monitor team performance set targets provide feedback and support performance improvement
• Provide training coaching and daytoday support to team members
• Collaborate crossfunctionally within the GSSC and with Finance Audit IT and Business stakeholders
• Provide backup support for team members and the line manager as required
• Perform adhoc duties and special assignments as requested by the line manager

What You Need to Be Successful

• Ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced highvolume and deadlinedriven environment
• Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with attention to detail
• Structured processoriented mindset with a strong focus on compliance and controls
• Proactive and resultsdriven approach to managing operational priorities
• Ability to lead coach and motivate team members in a daytoday operational setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix and shared services environment
• Flexibility to work across time zones and meet critical business deadlines
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis if required

Bonus Points if You Have

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems preferably SAP FICO is a strong advantage
• Basic understanding of accounting principles AR processes and cash application controls
• Experience working in a Shared Services / Global Shared Services Center (SSC / GSSC) environment is an advantage

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable specifically in cash collection billing and cash application
• Minimum 1 year of people management or teamleading experience
• Experience working in a Shared Services / Global Shared Services Center (SSC / GSSC) environment
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and ARrelated controls
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems preferably SAP FICO
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English including professional email and phone communication
• Exposure to process improvement standardization or system enhancement initiatives is an advantage
• Higher accounting or professional finance qualifications are considered a plus

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.

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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.