Manager - Legal Entity Controller

Job Summary

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We re a global, multi-disciplinary team that s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents - from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

Manager - Legal Entity Controller is a senior finance professional responsible for end-to-end ownership of financial reporting under IFRS and applicable local GAAP frameworks, as well as management of statutory audits across European and American jurisdictions. The role bridges technical accounting, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder management to ensure that the Groups financial statements are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with all applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial statements in full compliance with IFRS (IAS/IFRS standards as applicable).
• Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements under local GAAP for all entities in European jurisdictions (UK GAAP, German HGB, etc.) and American jurisdictions (US GAAP / local statutory requirements).
• Review accounting treatments for complex transactions including business combinations, financial instruments, revenue recognition (IF), leases (IF), and impairment (IAS 36).
• Prepare and review accounting policy notes, disclosures, and management commentaries to accompany financial statements.
• Ensure reconciliation of IFRS books to local GAAP books and maintain a comprehensive GAAP differences register for all entities.
• Act as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for external audit firms (Big 4 and mid-tier) across Europe and the Americas.
• Plan, co-ordinate, and drive the statutory audit calendar for all entities, ensuring timely completion and filing of audited financial statements within statutory deadlines.
• Monitor regulatory changes in statutory filing requirements across jurisdictions and update internal processes accordingly and support in regulatory filings.
• Provide guidance on the impact of new or amended IFRS standards and advise business units on required accounting changes.
• Work closely with the internal audit and risk functions to align on control frameworks and ensure deficiencies, if any, are addressed promptly.
• Design and implement robust financial reporting controls and checklists to reduce risk of misstatement in financial statements.
• Collaborate with regional CFOs, controllers, tax, treasury, and legal teams to align on financial reporting positions and timelines.

Requirements

• Professional accountancy qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent - fully qualified.
• 6-10 years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting, statutory audit, or a combination of both.
• In-depth technical knowledge of IFRS with hands-on experience preparing or auditing IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience managing statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions in Europe (e.g., UK, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Poland) and/or the Americas (US, Brazil, or Mexico).
• Strong understanding of at least one local GAAP framework
• Experience working in a multinational / Big 4 audit firm environment at Manager level or above, OR in a Group Reporting role within a complex international organisation.
• 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

Bonus Points if You 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.
• Prior exposure to MA transactions, consolidation accounting, or financial due diligence.
• Experience with digital close automation and process improvement in a finance context.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, corporate tax, and indirect tax as they relate to financial reporting.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work from the office.