Technical Accounting Director

As a Director - Technical Accounting at HARMAN Corporate, you will be responsible for interpreting and applying complex accounting standards such as IFRS and K-IFRS across the organization. Your role will involve serving as a subject matter expert on accounting policy, supporting financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in strategic initiatives including M&A. Your responsibilities will include providing technical accounting guidance on various complex transactions like revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, and impairments. You will analyze intricate accounting issues and offer clear, well-documented guidance in alignment with IFRS or other relevant standards. Additionally, you will support accounting for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings, evaluate the accounting treatment of business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets, and draft and maintain accounting policy documentation. To excel in this role, you should have 15+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, or an accounting specialist role. A deep understanding of accounting and international standards, particularly in M&A, is essential. You should demonstrate proficiency in analyzing and applying IFRS and/or US GAAP to real-world business scenarios, possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail, and have hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Workday. Knowledge of SAP FI/CO is highly desirable, along with proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Furthermore, having a Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent, would be advantageous. Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry, strong project management skills, familiarity with Financial Shared Services models, reporting tools like Qlik, external audit, ESG reporting experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are also beneficial. At HARMAN, we offer a flexible work environment with full-time remote work opportunities globally for eligible positions, employee discounts on Harman and Samsung products, extensive training through HARMAN University, competitive wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, the Be Brilliant employee recognition program, and an inclusive work environment that promotes professional and personal development. If you are willing to work from the office and are ready to contribute to innovative technologies that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected, we invite you to join our talent community at HARMAN and unleash your potential in a supportive and empowering culture that celebrates diversity and uniqueness.,