Manager, Corporate Accounting

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Juneau seeks a highly motivated Manager, Corporate Accounting & Fixed Assets to lead the corporate accounting function, oversee fixed asset accounting, and ensure U.S. GAAP compliance.

The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, month-end close leadership, and the ability to partner with finance, operations, tax, procurement, and external audit teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including corporate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff in corporate accounting and fixed asset activities.
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities for corporate accounting areas.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records per U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support internal and external financial reporting deliverables.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes for efficiency and controls.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders for proper accounting treatment.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting: capitalization, transfers, retirements, impairments, depreciation.
• Maintain capitalization policies and asset procedures.
• Coordinate asset verification and physical inventory processes.
• Support capital expenditure reporting and analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX controls and documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of control activities and reconciliations.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal audit recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

U.S. GAAP

Leadership

SAP ECC/BPC

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP BPC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Auto req ID: 59522
Title:Manager, Corporate Accounting
Job Function:Finance
Location:JUNEAU
Workplace Category: Onsite
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with 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 aManager, Accounting.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Corporate Accounting & Fixed Assets to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is responsible for leading key corporate accounting functions, overseeing the fixed asset and depreciation processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting financial reporting, and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing month-end close activities, and a proven ability to partner across finance, operations, tax, procurement, and external audit teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop accounting staff responsible for corporate accounting and fixed asset activities.
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
• Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities for assigned corporate accounting areas.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and controls.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment of business transactions.
• Oversee the company's fixed asset accounting function, including asset capitalization, transfers, retirements, impairments, and depreciation.
• Maintain compliance with capitalization policies and asset accounting procedures.
• Coordinate periodic asset verification and support physical inventory processes.
• Support capital expenditure reporting and analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX controls and documentation related to corporate accounting and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely completion and review of control activities and reconciliations.
• Identify process risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Support internal audit requests and recommendations.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate accounting.
• 2+ years of supervisory/lead or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: SAP ECC and/or SAP BPC experience; Microsoft Office Applications.

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:$119,900 - $179,800

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)