Vice President, Controlling Americas Automotive Division

5 days ago

Novi, Michigan, United States HARMAN Full time
About the Role

The Vice President, Controlling, Americas - Automotive position is responsible for leading all finance & controlling activities for the Automotive Division, Americas region. This role requires close collaboration and financial oversight of Customer Business Units (CBUs), Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, and Marketing, and requires interaction and alignment with Automotive division management both in North America and globally.

Your Team

This position will have 5 direct reports - 20+ internal headcount total. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading finance and controlling activities, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

What You Will Do
  1. Partner with the Americas General Manager, Automotive, and Customer Business Unit heads in support of all areas impacting the Americas P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow of the Automotive Division including commercial offers, pricing strategies, investment decisions, growth initiatives and cost reduction programs.
  2. Lead in-depth business and financial analysis supporting key decisions in the various functional areas (sales, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, operations, Business Units and G&A).
  3. Lead finance and controlling activities for all Automotive customers and programs in the America's region of Harman's Automotive Division including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Subaru, Toyota NA & Brazil, Harley-Davidson, John Deere and Tesla.
  4. Perform key finance processes for the region, including monthly financial and operational reporting and analysis, monthly risks & ops, quarterly forecasts, annual P&L / balance sheet / free cash flow budgets, long term planning, and SOX compliance.
  5. Ensure financial commitments including capital budgets, expense budgets, new business proposals and working capital are achieved.
  6. Collaborate with and lead global colleagues to ensure correct transactional and finance approach for (i) global programs (ii) global CoCs (iii) customs and duty compliance (maquiladora) (iv) global license agreements, rebates, and other procurement topics (v) global manufacturing, and alignment on other global finance and controlling topics.
  7. Lead financial initiatives for Automotive value engineering (program cost reductions) in the Americas Region.
  8. Perform as financial lead for Americas based restructuring projects, and as financial lead on an ad-hoc basis for strategic business planning, including M&A related activity.
  9. Lead Automotive Americas reviews of purchasing initiatives, including last time buy commitments.
  10. Being key liaison partner for Corporate or Samsung with respect to any financial or financial process related question that is requested in the context of Automotive Business in Americas.
What You Need

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business management discipline, MBA preferred. 15+ years' experience in relevant Finance or Accounting role Automotive industry (either OEM or supplier) experience Experience working in a matrix environment. SAP knowledge Demonstrated track record of working under deadlines in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and accomplishing objectives.

Excellent data analysis skills and attention to detail to grasp complex situations with changing circumstances to develop well-reasoned solutions to get the job done while balancing risks.

Ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others. Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills. Project management skills

What is Nice to Have

MBA SAP implementation experience

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel Be willing to work in an office in Novi MI, hybrid model 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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.) Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University Competitive wellness benefits Tuition Reimbursement Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel Be willing to work in Novi, MI office, hybrid model Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

Pay Transparency

USD 210,000 - USD 308,000 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need.

While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing.

Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave.

Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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