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Harvey · 18 hours ago

Assistant Controller

San Francisco

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$196K/yr - $300K/yr

12+ years exp

Harvey is transforming how legal and professional services operate by combining AI and an enterprise-grade platform. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the Global Corporate Accounting function, oversee core accounting operations, and ensure compliance while supporting strategic decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyLegalLegal Tech

Responsibilities

Lead and develop teams of 10+ across GL/corporate accounting, AP, international accounting, and treasury operations

Oversee a timely, accurate and efficient month-end close process and related financial reporting processes

Build and maintain a strong internal control environment and accounting policies

Streamline accounting processes; ensure compliance with GAAP, including complex areas such as accruals, leases, stock based compensation and investments

Mentor, coach, and grow a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability

Recruit, onboard, and develop talent to meet evolving business needs

Own the accounting systems roadmap; evaluate, implement, and optimize systems to drive automation and efficiency

Partner closely with Strategic Finance, People, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to support strategic initiatives, operational scaling, and high-quality financial insights

Provide accounting guidance to business partners to inform decision-making

Lead annual financial statement audit process and build relationships with external auditors to ensure timely and successful financial statement audits. In addition, lead and mentor the accounting team to ensure that statutory reporting and related audits are completed in accordance with compliance timelines

Qualification

CPAU.S. GAAPERP systemsFinancial reportingLeadership experienceProcess improvementTeam developmentChange managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA required

12+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 5+ years in leadership roles at a high-growth, private or public tech company

Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including consolidations, leases (ASC 842), fair value investments, accruals, stock based compensation, and foreign currency accounting

Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with the ability to dive into details, operate with an IC mindset when needed, and maintain a strong can-do attitude

Proven track record of driving change, improving processes, implementing systems, and scaling operations

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a growth mindset

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders