Assistant Controller

careers-at-harver; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus opportunities and referrals

Discretionary paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Competitive base salary and incentive

Job summary

Harver is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead global accounting operations in a fast‑growing SaaS environment. This hands‑on role demands deep technical accounting, ASC 606 proficiency, and multi‑entity oversight across the US, UK, and Netherlands.

You will drive process improvements, oversee offshore teams, and leverage Sage Intacct, Maxio, and AI tools to scale finance. CPA and 8–12 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8–12 years in progressive accounting with corporate Controller/Assistant Controller experience.
• SaaS or tech industry background with ASC 606 and deferred revenue expertise.
• Experience managing audits across multiple jurisdictions (US, UK, NL).
• Proven ability to leverage a modern financial tech stack including ERP and billing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across US, UK, and Netherlands, including monthly closes.
• Oversee revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and journal entries.
• Coordinate audits across jurisdictions and support tax processes.
• Manage offshore accounting workflow and drive process improvements.
• Leverage AI and tech to automate and enhance reporting and controls.

Skills

CPA knowledge

Hands-on accounting

Multi-entity accounting

SaaS/tech industry experience

Excel proficiency

Strong financial systems insight

Education

CPA license

Tools

Sage Intacct (ERP)

Maxio

Tipalti

Concur

Salesforce

Job description

Assistant Controller

We are seeking a hands‑on Assistant Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting operations in a fast‑growing, private‑equity‑backed SaaS company. This is a role for someone who thrives in a startup‑style environment — you won’t have a large team above you to catch things, and you’ll be expected to roll up your sleeves alongside a lean team that includes offshore accounting support. The ideal candidate is a CPA with deep technical accounting chops, strong SaaS experience, comfort in multi‑entity global environments, and a genuine appetite for leveraging technology and AI to drive efficiency. This is not a role for someone who just manages the work — it’s for someone who does it, improves it, and helps us scale.

If you’re passionate about working in a dynamic, fast‑growing company — with cutting‑edge technology, smart colleagues, and opportunities for development — come grow with us!

What You’ll Do:

Accounting Operations & Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements across multiple entities (US, UK, Netherlands).
• Validate and recognize license revenue and other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606; manage deferred revenue schedules.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, depreciation/amortization, re‑allocations, and deferred rent.
• Perform detailed General Ledger reviews and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur.
• Manage AR aging; collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments.
• Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations.
• Monitor banking covenants and prepare lender reporting packages.
• Coordinate annual audits across three jurisdictions (US GAAP, UK Limited, Netherlands BV) and support tax preparation with external advisors.
• File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and manage Secretary of State compliance requirements.

Offshore Team Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of coordination for our India‑based outsourced accounting function.
• Manage day‑to‑day workflow with 2‑3 offshore team members; ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Help identify and implement process improvements that leverage the offshore model effectively.

Systems, Technology & AI

• Administer and fully leverage the accounting tech stack: Sage Intacct (ERP), Maxio (SaaS billing), Tipalti (AP), Concur (expenses), and Salesforce (CRM data feed).
• Lead projects to automate and increase efficiency in accounting operations — we want someone who builds better processes, not just follows them.
• Identify, test, and implement AI tools and automation into accounting workflows (e.g., AP processing, reconciliations, reporting).
• Assess and improve financial systems to support company scale and potential ERP evolution.

Strategic Finance Support

• Prepare standard weekly, monthly, and quarterly investor and lender reporting packages.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations.
• Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP; maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures.

We’re looking for people who have:

Must‑Haves:

• Active CPA license
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, with recent experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller role at the corporate level (not a division or business unit)
• SaaS or technology industry experience with strong command of ASC 606 and deferred revenue
• Experience managing multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdictional audits (US, UK, and/or Netherlands a plus)
• Lender reporting and covenant compliance experience
• Proven ability to fully leverage a financial tech stack — not just a user, but someone who understands the systems and pushes them further
• Startup or high‑growth company experience; comfortable in a lean, hands‑on environment with limited administrative support
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Sage Intacct or similar ERP

Nice‑to‑Haves:

• Experience managing offshore or outsourced accounting teams
• Private equity‑backed company experience
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in accounting workflows (automation, bots, AI‑assisted reconciliation, etc.) — this is a differentiator
• M&A integration or due diligence experience
• NetSuite experience (potential future migration)
• FP&A experience or interest in a broader scope over time

The benefits of working at Harver:

• A competitive base salary and great incentive program
• Discretionary paid time off — when you need it, take it
• Benefit plan options that give you the flexibility to select the right health care coverage for you and eligible family members
• Retirement savings programs
• Bonus opportunities and employee referral rewards
• Hybrid work environment — Atlanta‑based, Tuesday through Thursday in office

Pssst… you don’t have to check all the boxes to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.