Executive Director, Global Shared Service, Lifestyle Division

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, you’ll 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

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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

In this role you will be leading the finance shared service operation that supports our global divisional teams. You will oversee all accounting, analytics and process consulting services across the division, regions and functions in a cost-effective manner. You will play a crucial role in driving financial excellence across the organization and promoting operational efficiencies and service/compliance improvement. 

Your Team

• 3 Direct Management level (India, Hungary, PMO/Controlling), 1 indirect management level report (China)
• Total HC 110~
• Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (OTC), Analytics, Process Consulting, Compliance

What You Will Do

• Business partner to Division and Regions within finance and non-finance functions. Understands the need and offers solutions for high customer satisfaction. 
• Oversees the service delivery. Reviews and monitors Global Divisional Shared Service Center (GSSC) related services to identify trends and improvement areas, KPIs and corrective actions. 
• Develops and maintains new methods and procedures of the SSC and recommends procedural changes to improve SSC efficiency and compliance.
• Identifies opportunities for improving processes, automation, and standards across the divisional GSSC to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. 
• Defines service level agreements, sets standards for quality, and ensures that operational activities are implemented in accordance with recognized procedures. 
• Establishes quality-control mechanisms. 
• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Divisional GSSC team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s financial goals and objectives.
• Lead, develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of new technology trends and continue to improve and implement new tools and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy of operations.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a senior finance leadership role with a focus on shared services or global finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience in being a people leader, team builder and development expertise.
• Strong communication skills to be able to speak to all stakeholders and levels of the organization as well as strong presentation skills.
• Ability to drive change and results driven in a global matrixed environment.
• Experience in being a problem solver and possessing strong analytical skills
• Technical Competencies:
  • Procure-to-Pay process
  • Order-to-Cash process
  • Record-to-Report process
  • Metrics and Reporting
  • Strategy and Compliance

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA or CPA

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic travel and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office located at our Bangalore location.

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
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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.