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Harley-Davidson

Lead Financial Systems

Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244


At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work.

Job Summary

The position is involved in process improvements and new Company plans that use our SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP systems, system configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and training activities, all aimed at business process and system optimization. You will be a liaison to the Digital Office and be involved in the global rollout of our SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial applications. Specifically, you will work within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP ECC systems and has primary responsibility for supporting FICO, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury processes. Since most projects in other areas of the business have costs, it is important to understand the integration in areas like Order To Cash and Source To Pay. You will report to the ERP Program Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Customer-focused mindset

Pursuit of continuous improvement and challenging paradigms that may be barriers to progress

Deliver processes that minimize manual effort and ensure compliance and controls are in place

Develop creative system alternatives to support Finance modernization efforts

Ensure ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP) are used to their fullest when determining the solution

Contribute to ongoing system improvement efforts to include collecting requirements from our users, researching available solutions, developing, and documenting conceptual design alternatives

Ensure Financial controls are built into the project deliverables

Identify opportunities for new system functionality for a better understanding of business processes

Establish healthy working relationships between the Business primary team, the Digital Office, and the regional teams

Oversee product quality, projects, and customer satisfaction

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree PreferredEducation Specifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related Degree relevant to this position

CPA a plus

Experience Requirements

Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

At least 6 years of relevant experience working with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 systems support including a combination of practical knowledge of accounting and finance, and practical knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance modules.

Experience with at least two large implementation projects.

Experience working in core financials and operational business processes such as General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank and Cash Management, Financial Reporting, and Manufacturing Costing

Provide the presentation of ideas, plans, and processes.

Basic knowledge of accounting - you must understand the main items of the balance sheet and profit/loss statement and their relationship with ERP functionalities.

Knowledge of business process design, system configuration, Master Data Management and Controls, formal application testing, and incident handling procedures.

Work on multiple projects.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

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

Direct Reports: No

Travel Required: 0 - 10%

COVID-19 Vaccine Required: No

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance