Senior Vice President, Accounting & Controllership at Harbor Global · LumiJobs

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in accountingActively licensed CPAExperience in a private equity-backedSignificant accountingExperience leading financial reportingStrong understanding of ERP systemsStrong judgmentExperience with USHarbor is an equal opportunity employer

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or business-related field.
Actively licensed CPA.
Experience in a private equity-backed, acquisitive, SaaS, professional services, or global business environment
Significant accounting, financial reporting, and controllership experience in a global, multi-entity organization.
Experience leading financial reporting, close governance, audit, reconciliations, accounting policy, controls, and accounting operations.
Prior experience managing treasury and tax in a multi geography environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to evaluate and document complex accounting matters.
Proven track record of successfully leading, developing, and organizing accounting or financial reporting teams.
Strong understanding of ERP systems, accounting data flows, close management, reporting processes, and internal controls.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to balance technical accuracy with business needs.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence through partnership, clarity, and trust.
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with senior Finance leaders, auditors, external advisors, systems teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred

Minimum 12+years of experience in accounting, preferably with companies having $200M+ revenues
International experience – working with global teams in an offshore model
Experience supporting M&A diligence and integration.
Experience with US, Canadian, and UK accounting, statutory reporting, or multi-jurisdictional reporting environments.
Experience helping a Finance function scale through improved processes, systems, controls, and team development.
Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred; ability to leverage an existing ERP environment to improve accounting operations, reporting, controls, and scalability.
Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.
Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.

Senior Vice President, Accounting & Controllership

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Qualification

Required

Preferred

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Company

Harbor Global

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