Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead compliance with financial regulations and drive strategic initiatives. This role demands a strong background in accounting, with a focus on U.S. GAAP and financial reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to enhance internal controls and streamline processes, ensuring the company meets its strategic goals while maintaining a robust compliance framework. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment and contribute to the evolution of a storied brand, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Program

Onsite Fitness Centers

Employee Discounts

Annual Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Big 4 or public company accounting experience.
• Strong leadership in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes complying with U.S. GAAP.
• Design and implement accounting processes and controls.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial Reporting

Accounting Processes

Analytical Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

MBA

CPA

SAP Certifications

Job description

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.

Job Summary

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


• communication skills


• 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