Manager, Corporate Accounting

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$119,900 - $179,800•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Corporate Accounting & Fixed Assets to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is responsible for leading key corporate accounting functions, overseeing the fixed asset and depreciation processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting financial reporting, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing month-end close activities, and a proven ability to partner across finance, operations, tax, procurement, and external audit teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate accounting
2+ years of supervisory/lead or managerial experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.
Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred.
SAP ECC and/or SAP BPC experience; Microsoft Office Applications

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop accounting staff responsible for corporate accounting and fixed asset activities.
Lead initiatives to improve accounting systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities for assigned corporate accounting areas.
Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Support preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables.
Monitor and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and controls.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment of business transactions.
Oversee the company's fixed asset accounting function, including asset capitalization, transfers, retirements, impairments, and depreciation.
Maintain compliance with capitalization policies and asset accounting procedures.
Coordinate periodic asset verification and support physical inventory processes.
Support capital expenditure reporting and analysis.
Maintain and strengthen SOX controls and documentation related to corporate accounting and fixed assets.
Ensure timely completion and review of control activities and reconciliations.
Identify process risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Support internal audit requests and recommendations.