Network Performance Lead, Finance - Remote

Auto req ID: 23365  
Title: Network Performance Lead, Finance - Remote  
Job Function: Sales  
Location: Remote 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  
 

 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. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.

 
Job Summary
 

This position has responsibility for executing the Network Performance strategy to manage and strengthen the performance and profitability of the dealer network through programs, policies and tools that show financial performance, operational improvements, brand integrity and continued dominance of the U.S. motorcycle market in alignment with Harley-Davidson’s strategic imperatives. The incumbent supports dealer profitability by providing the dealer network with tools for achieving accounting best practices and creates a foundation for performance comparison for individual dealers.  They will also provide internal stakeholders with key financial performance metrics to aid in network strategy and viability.  That is accomplished by coordinating Motor Company resources across Harley-Davidson Dealer Systems, Performance Groups, Programs and Recognition and Rewards and Analytics teams,  third party suppliers, and budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Consults one-on-one with dealers on financial reporting including support for Talon, Lightspeed and other DMS monthly submissions to DISC.
• Acts as company advocate and expert on how to successfully implement dealer capabilities through specific measurements to improve dealer operations and profitability.
• Works with key stakeholder to proactively identify and implement innovative new approaches/practices.
• Responsible for policies, maintenance, training, sustainment, improvement and capability extension of iExam Business Management System
• Partners with stakeholders to identify accounting best practices for dealer network in support of Harley-Davidson programs
• Promotes collaboration across the company to develop and design the associated communication efforts for the country market and regional sales, to create awareness and understanding of the value of financial performance monitoring.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and delivering the Harley-Davidson Chart of Accounts to be used by dealers in submission of financial performance data.
• Responsible for maintenance of representative proformas based on dealer reported financials
• Proactively conducts insightful analysis of dealer financial performance that leads to actionable recommendations.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required – Financial, Business, Accounting or similar emphasis

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with dealer financial statements and related analysis
• Strong understanding of dealership financial systems/operations.
• Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience working directly with dealership staff, preferably dealership owners, managers and controllers.
• Ability to develop effective business relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders both internal and external.
• Ability to understand dealer issues and respond diplomatically.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Position requires up to 5% travel.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, customers, and the dealer network 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially MS Excel.

Preferred

• Retail Accounting Experience in like industry preferred (automotive, motorcycle).

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.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, 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.

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

 
Direct Reports: No 
Travel Required: 0 - 10% 
Pay Range: $105,300 to $157,767 
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance 

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