Lead Accountant– EMEA

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands?

The market we are leading in is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

You will join our Finance department based in our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:    

Lead Accountant– EMEA

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

Are you ready to take ownership of key accounting processes and make an impact in a dynamic international finance environment?

As a Lead Accountant within the Lifestyle Division EMEA, you will take end-to-end ownership of key accounting activities, including month‑end close process, statutory reporting, and audit coordination for multiple European entities.

You will act as a subject matter expert and provides senior‑level guidance and support on complex accounting issues,

working closely with the Finance & Controlling Teams, FP&A, and our Shared Service Centers in Hungary and India to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial operations.

What You Will Do:

• Own the monthly and quarterly IFRS reporting and close activities for multiple European legal entities, and prepare and coordinate annual statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Own and coordinate VAT, Intrastat, and other statutory filings, ensuring all required monthly and quarterly reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead and coordinate statutory audits across multiple countries, managing all interactions with external auditors and internal audit teams.
• Analyze and validate financial results, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting standards
• Partner closely with the FP&A team and collaborate with Shared Service Centers to ensure consistent and high‑quality accounting processes.
• Act as the primary accounting contact for internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities and global controlling teams, providing guidance on accounting and reporting matters.
• Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, automation and standardization efforts

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience working within an IFRS‑based reporting framework.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating effective prioritization, a proactive approach, and confidence in working independently
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, multicultural, international environment, collaborating across countries, time zones, and functions
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively with tight and changing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment when working with incomplete or ambiguous data
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in another European language (Dutch, German, French) is an advantage.

What is Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Knowledge/ exposure to other European GAAP frameworks (e.g., German, French, Dutch)
• Experience with SAP FI/CO
• Audit experience in a Big Four environment
• Experience coordinating with Shared Service Centers
• Prior involvement in finance transformation or system implementation initiatives
• Experience working within a SOX or formal internal control environment

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in in a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation.
• Top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, Bowers & Wilkins, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!

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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.