Director – Technical Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, impairments)
• Analyze complex accounting issues and provide clear, well-documented guidance aligned with IFRS or other relevant standards
• Provide accounting support for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings
• Evaluate the accounting treatment of business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets
• Draft and maintain accounting policy documentation
• Train finance teams on policy updates and technical topics
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on the company’s financials (i.e., ESG)
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, including disclosures
• Collaborate with external auditors and ensure audit readiness

Qualification & Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, or an accounting specialist role
• Deep understanding of accounting and international standards, with experience in M&A
• Proven experience in analyzing and applying IFRS and/or US GAAP to real-world business scenarios
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in accounting transformations and regulatory projects
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• SAP FI/CO experience is highly desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification in accounting or auditing
• Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry
• Strong project management skills
• Experience working in a multinational organization utilizing a Financial Shared Services model
• Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Qlik) is a plus
• External audit, ESG reporting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work from the office

Benefits

• 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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• 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