Manager – Legal Entity Controller

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

What You’ll Be Part Of

As Manager – Legal Entity Controller, you will be 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, Asian and American jurisdictions. The role bridges technical accounting, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder management to ensure that the Group's financial statements are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with all applicable standards.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead the preparation of financial statements in full compliance with IFRS (IAS/IFRS standards as applicable).
• Ensure accurate preparation and review of statutory financial statements under applicable local GAAP across assigned European, Asian and American jurisdictions.
• Review accounting treatments for complex transactions including business combinations, financial instruments, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), 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.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• 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 IFRS and practical experience in managing IFRS-to-local GAAP differences, with hands-on exposure to at least one major local GAAP framework such as HGB or equivalent
• 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
• 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 M&A 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.

Things To Know

• This role is based in Bangalore, India and follows a hybrid schedule, with regular in-office collaboration.
• This position supports global finance, so occasionally early morning or late evening meetings may be needed to collaborate with teams in Europe, Asia and America.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required to support day-to-day communication.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• Tuition reimbursement support
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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