Manager Accounts Receivable

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager is responsible for leading end‑to‑end global accounts receivable operations across Harman’s organization within Harman’s Finance Capability Center (FCC) environment. This role partners closely with global, regional, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure effective billing, collections, cash application, and closing activities, while maintaining a strong internal control framework and compliance with Harman policies and audit requirements.

The AR Manager provides leadership to multi‑layer teams, drives standardization and continuous improvement across processes and systems, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on accounts receivable performance, risk, controls, and transformation initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with global teams across geographies and all Harman business units
• Independently manage daily AR operations while providing oversight, guidance, and escalation support to direct reports
• Lead and oversee billing, collections, and cash application activities for entities within scope across Harman’s global organization
• Directly supervise first‑line managers and provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight
• Provide management oversight for month‑end and period‑end accounts receivable closing activities
• Enforce compliance with Harman policies, internal controls, and internal and external audit requirements
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and point of reference for executive leadership on accounts receivable topics
• Define and implement global standards for accounts receivable processes and ensure consistent execution
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and adherence to AR user manuals, procedures, and control documentation
• Lead audit preparation activities, including coordination, analysis, and responses to audit requests
• Support and lead AR‑related projects, including system or process changes, and validate testing results
• Develop, analyze, and monitor accounts receivable KPIs and metrics to assess performance and effectiveness
• Present AR performance metrics and insights to leadership on a regular basis
• Monitor team performance, set objectives, provide feedback, and support development and training initiatives
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment across AR processes
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization, and lead implementation efforts
• Collaborate cross‑functionally within GSSC and with other internal and external stakeholders
• Provide back‑up support for direct reports and the line manager, as required
• Perform ad‑hoc assignments as requested by management

What You Need to Be Successful

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, and deadline‑driven environment
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions and geographies
• Proactive, results‑oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization and global operating model
• Flexibility to work across time zones and meet critical business deadlines

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in accounts receivable or order‑to‑cash functions
• Minimum 5+ years of people management experience, including multi‑layer team leadership
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and AR‑related controls
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) in a global finance organization
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including stakeholder and audit interactions

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.