Director, Accounting - HDFS; Chicago, Reno, or Plano

Finance – Director of Accounting

Location:

Chicago, IL (also eligible for Plano, TX; Reno, NV). Career Band:
Management 3/4.

Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, Motor Clothes™, parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping us create the company we want to be and support our employees and community through fairness, honesty, positivity and creativity. This role can be based in Plano, Reno, or Chicago.

This position will play a critical role in the finance and accounting function supporting the Company’s strategic and other priorities. It provides leadership in technical accounting, banking, and regulatory compliance, supporting business developments while overseeing a team of account servicing professionals. The role reports to the Controller.

• Primary individual responsible for complex accounting matters, accounting policies, and adoption of new accounting standards, including contract reviews and accounting treatment assessments to support business operations and projects such as banking and regulatory compliance, finance receivables, and allowance for credit losses.
• Drives the Accounting team’s commitment to timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, banking and regulatory requirements, internal controls, and all applicable policies and procedures.
• Leads accounting analysis and assists with complex accounting matters as well as the design and implementation of processes and controls in response to new business developments, including new products, system implementations, and system changes.
• Oversees the monthly close for retail and commercial accounting teams, including Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB), ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Leads key ESB oversight meetings and prepares materials for ESB board meetings, including interest rate risk reviews.
• Manages financial and regulatory audits, including state and federal banking regulators such as the FDIC.
• Leads capital management and reporting for Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB), including cash forecasting, managing finance receivable, and brokered CD balances in cooperation with Treasury.
• Oversees enhancements to loan management systems, including system upgrade testing.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree. Preferably with a concentration in Accounting.

• CPA required.
• 12+ years of related experience, including with bank or financial service companies.
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP, core accounting concepts, and ability to apply complex contractual and transactional arrangements.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and required reporting with demonstrated experience overseeing state and federal banking regulation compliance.
• Experience with capital management in a banking environment, such as interest rate risk reviews, overseeing debt or brokered CD portfolios, or other treasury management activities.
• High level of integrity with excellent analytical, decision‑making, and critical‑thinking skills and ability to identify issues relevant to the Company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with general ledger, financial reporting, and internal control.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff members.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Pay may vary based on location and experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full‑time employees, including bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401(k) program, onsite fitness centers, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports:
Yes.

Travel Required:

0 – 10%.

Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Relocation:
Eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country).

Pay Range: $139,600 – $209,400.