Job Description

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About the Role

As the Director of Finance and Controlling, you will be responsible for ensuring the identification, measurement, accumulation, analysis, preparation, interpretation, and communication of all financial information for its use by management to plan, evaluate and control the appropriate use of its resources. You are the key financial strategic partner and play a key role in supporting the growth of the business and to ensure that strong profitability is achieved. In your role you will be a strong partner across management to continuously improve business decisions and results as well as improve the quality of data on which decisions are made.

What You Will Do

* Partner with senior management to develop a strategic business plan and monitor results
* Prepare and present monthly results for senior management
* Responsible for P&L; and Balance Sheet of the business
* Develop monthly and annual P&L; provide all forecast submissions
* Responsible for coordinating with both internal and external auditors
* Provide business/financial analysis and support to management on issues including pricing, programs, distribution and sourcing
* Ad hoc financial analysis to support BU VP&GM;, as necessary
* Report and review all Inter-Company activity related to both regional and global spending and reconcile with intercompany partners
* Integration of new businesses into current financial systems, as required
* Review revenue streams and new revenue opportunities. Review costs versus plans and trends to understand key business drivers and develop plans for improvement. Develop and track key performance indicators
* Prepare assumptions, in consultation with management that each department will use in preparing its budget. Perform analysis of actual to budget calculations with variances explained and reported to management
* Perform analytical reviews of monthly financial statements. Make recommendations to management as to areas of improvement on the cost allocations and cost containing opportunities. Work across company lines to track and review project costs and evaluate the cost benefits
* Problem solving on inventory procedures, cost tracking, etc.
* Evaluate and inform management of appropriate accounting methods when alternatives exist and ensure conformity with GAAP
* Responsible for Regional credit management, collecting of A/R in coordination with division credit/collections team
* Review customer master and customer contracts to ensure compliance with Harman terms and conditions and agreements are approved within Harman guidelines and Harman Legal department working directly with Sales and Legal
* Ensure statutory requirements of the legal entities are fulfilled according to the local laws
* Ensure compliance with internal controls in accordance with Company policy
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley

What You Need

* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
* Minimum 10 years of experience in preparing financial statements, business activity and financial position forecasts and variance analysis
* Knowledge and prior experience of US GAAP and SOX reporting
* Knowledge of Advanced ERP systems (SAP)

What is Nice to Have

* Prior experience in Consumer Electronics or FMCG industries
* Talent and aptitude to analyse and solve problems independently
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results
* Proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision making

What Makes You Eligible

* Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
* Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA
* Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

* Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
* Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
* Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration
* Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
* Professional developmentopportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog
* On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee and Harman Women's Network

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)