Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Davidson (NC); Remote; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting, where you will play a critical leadership role in guiding financial compliance and reporting. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive accounting background and strategic insight to drive the company's objectives while maintaining a robust control framework. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and lead efforts to modernize internal controls. An exciting chance to shape the future of a storied brand awaits you!

Benefits

Annual Bonus Programs

Health Insurance Benefits

401k Program

Onsite Fitness Centers

Employee Discounts

Employee Stores

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in Big 4.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes ensuring compliance with SEC regulations.
• Design and implement accounting processes to support business developments.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Auto req ID:36038
Title:Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting
Job Function:Finance
Location:REMOTE
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as aDirector, Accounting and Financial Reporting.

This position will play a critical leadership role in the accounting and financial reporting function, supporting the Company’s strategic priorities and ensuring compliance with all external financial reporting requirements, including but not limited to regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Accounting Standards Board. A successful candidate will leverage a strong accounting background, business experience, and the ability to collaborate to drive the Company’s objectives forward while maintaining a strong control and compliance framework. This role will provide leadership in the areas of technical accounting, strategic business transactions, internal controls, and the standardization of core accounting and reporting processes. This role reports to Harley-Davidson’s Chief Accounting Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes to comply with on-going U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting requirements of the SEC.
• Lead efforts cross-functionally to ensure proper application of U.S. GAAP, global accounting policies, and SEC regulations for complex business transactions, strategic changes in the business, and external events impacting the company.
• Design and implement leading accounting processes and controls to support new business developments and to streamline existing activities.
• Maintain strong relationship with external auditor leadership and collaborate with the external and internal audit teams to facilitate the annual integrated audit and management’s annual internal controls assessment.
• Lead efforts to modernize and improve the internal control framework and SOX compliance processes.
  

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting is preferred. An MBA or CPA is Preferred. SAP Certifications a plus.

Experience Requirements

• CPA Required
• This job typically requires a minimum of 10 years of Big 4 or combined Big 4 and public company experience and a minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP and core accounting concepts with experience in their application to complex contractual and transactional arrangements
• A high level of integrity, excellent judgment, and analytical skills, and the ability to identify issues relevant to Harley-Davidson, Inc. operations and plans for growth
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skill,s as well as strong written and verbal
• An ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:$185,000-$260,000
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

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