Manager - Technical Accounting & Assurance, IFRS, GAAP

About the Position

Manager - Technical Accounting & Assurance, IFRS, GAAP

Join HARMAN as a Manager - Technical Accounting & Assurance, IFRS, GAAP. Lead complex accounting projects, ensure compliance, and drive financial reporting excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex accounting issues and provide well-documented technical guidance on complex transactions (e.g., revenue, leases, business combinations, impairments) in line with IFRS.
• Provide accounting support for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Evaluate the accounting treatment of business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets.
• Own and maintain accounting position papers and judgment memos for material and complex matters.
• Draft and maintain accounting policy documentation.
• Draft review guidance for financial statement line items.
• Train finance teams on policy updates and technical topics.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, including disclosures.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, timely issue resolution, and minimal audit adjustments.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or accounting advisory roles.
• Deep understanding of accounting and international standards, with experience in M&A.
• Proven experience in analyzing and applying IFRS 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).
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification in accounting or auditing.
• Big 4 experience.
• Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working in a multinational organization utilizing a Financial Shared Services model.
• External audit, ESG reporting experience.

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.

About the Company

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.