Vice President, Controlling

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role

As the Finance Controlling leader of the Sound United Strategic Business Unit you will lead all financial management activities across a global footprint. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic financial planning analytical forecasting and operational finance oversight to support business growth and profitability in both domestic and international this role you will use strong finance expertise to create and execute on financial strategy compliance and operational finance within a commercial consumer electronics environment and manage multiple brand portfolios across global markets.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement long range and short range financial strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead financial forecasting budgeting and scenario planning across global markets.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive finance performance and strategic decision making.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with local and IFRS.
• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with KSOX.
• Direct financial operations across a global footprint ensuring operational efficiency and cost control across manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites.
• Manage global finance strategies currency risk and international tax considerations.
• Lead preparation and presentation of financial reports audits and executive dashboards to senior leadership.
• Deliver insights on operational costs inventory management and sales performance.
• Build a high performing global SBU finance team.
• Foster a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement and cross functional collaboration.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or related field.
• 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience including global operations and manufacturing.
• Proven experience in strategic finance planning compliance and operations.
• Deep understanding of local and international accounting standards.
• Strong analytical communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience in navigating complex global environments and lead across cross cultural teams.

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA or CPA
• Experience in managing multiple brand portfolios.
• Experience with ERP and finance analysis platforms.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed organization and influencing across functions.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 20% domestic and international travel as needed.
• Be willing and able to work in an office based in Carlsbad CA. (Hybrid Model)
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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

Salary Ranges:

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race 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.

Required Experience:

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