Manager, Corporate Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming green space open to all. Join our team as a Manager, Accounting.

Job Summary

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.

Job 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.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required Education Specifications Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required. CPA certification is preferred.

Experience Requirements

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. Preferred: SAP ECC and/or SAP BPC experience;
Microsoft Office Applications

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience. We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.