Harman International Industries, Inc. is the worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality, high-fidelity audio and electronic products for automotive, consumer and professional use. It is the parent company behind an array of legendary brands that includes Harman Kardon®, JBL®, Mark Levinson® and Infinity®. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Automotive, Consumer and Professional. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, electronic and infotainment systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Consumer segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions. For more than 50 years, our legendary brands have taken a leading role in the creation and innovation of progressive technologies, from the world's first car radio in 1948 to today's most revolutionary infotainment systems. 

 

Job Title: Plant Controller                               Date: 8/18/2009
Department: Finance

Essential Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate financial leadership and drive continuous improvements
• Support Operations leadership by providing timely and accurate information together with recommendations to drive continuous improvements
• Supervise Mexican accounting and USA Accounting, Cost Accounting, Payroll and Tax departments
• Assure Company’s compliance and fiscal obligations, i.e., SOX
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in Mexico, USA and Consolidated
• Provide financial information and recommendations to Operations leadership
• Lead internal controls improvements, generation and follow up on corrective actions
• Lead, prepare and follow up on Company business plans
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of payroll and other related obligations
• Support external auditors for annual audit as well as other audits with any fiscal authority of the USA and Mexico
• Oversee customs activities

 

• Knowledge of US GAAP / Mexican GAAP fiscal laws.
• Knowledge of SAP, CMI, MRP systems preferred
• Business partnership mentality with a solid understanding of Manufacturing activities

2. REQUIRED Degree and/or Training, including specifically defined educational equivalent

 

• Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration
• Languages: English
• Experience required:   7 + years of relevant financial leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment

 

1. Knowledge of SAP, CMI, MRP systems preferred
2. Bilingual highly preferred (English/Spanish)