Assistant Controller

Founded in 2015, Harver delivers a suite of automated solutions that optimize talent decisions for some of the world’s leading organizations. Rooted in over 40 years of science and rich data insights backed by industrial‑organizational and cognitive science, we enable organizations to engage, hire, and grow the right talent in a fast and fundamentally unbiased way. Having processed over 100 million candidates, Harver provides trusted, flexible, and adaptable solutions, including assessments, video interviews, scheduling, and reference checking. Harver has helped more than 1,300 customers take the sure path to the right talent. As a growing global organization with Harverians in 20 different countries, Harver is proud to be named among the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest‑growing private companies in America. At Harver, we are: Collaborative - We embrace the power of collaboration and recognize that every individual brings unique strengths to the table. Curious - We embrace curiosity as a driving force for continuous learning and innovation. Transparent - We believe in fostering an open, honest, and accountable environment where information flows freely and clearly. Controller We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Global Controller working hybrid, out of our office in West Midtown, Atlanta to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast‑growing, private equity‑backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a high‑performance finance team and preparing the company for continued growth and eventual exit opportunities. What You'll Do: Accounting Operations & Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities. Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606. Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/ amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more. Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations. Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments. Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur. Manage AR aging and 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 for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages. Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors. Strategic Finance Support Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting. Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations. Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures. Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP. Systems & Process Improvement Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti). Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations. Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growth. File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings. Mentor and develop accounting team members. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration. What You'll Need: Active CPA license required Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus 12–15 years total accounting experience, with 3+ years in a senior accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller) Comfort working out of our office in West Midtown, Atlanta three days a week SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue Experience in private equity‑backed environments and working with lender covenants Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Rippling