# Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting

**Company:** [Harvey](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/harvey)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $224k – $336k/yr
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** u.s. gaap, ifrs, ASC 606, Revenue Recognition, sox, Internal Controls, technical accounting, Financial Reporting, business combinations, stock-based compensation, lease accounting, ipo readiness, accounting policies, SaaS, CPA
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Leads technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and IPO-readiness work for a high-growth SaaS business. The role requires a CPA, bachelor's degree, and 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with deep U.S. GAAP expertise and working knowledge of IFRS.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Technical Accounting
- Serve as the subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, researching and documenting positions under **U.S. GAAP** and, where applicable, **IFRS**.
- Prepare technical accounting memos on significant and non-routine transactions, including business combinations, equity and stock-based compensation, leases, and revenue arrangements.
- Partner with Product, Sales, Legal, Partnerships, Corporate Accounting, and Revenue Accounting teams to assess and operationalize the accounting for new products, partnerships, pricing structures, and commercial arrangements.
- Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting standards and pronouncements.
- Partner with external auditors and technical accounting consultants to resolve accounting questions and audit inquiries.
- Evaluate differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS relevant to company operations, including dual-reporting, statutory, and foreign-subsidiary requirements.
- Own accounting policies and related controls for leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations, and revenue recognition.
- Assess complex and non-standard contracts, including custom terms, usage-based pricing, and partner/reseller arrangements, and work with Revenue Accounting to operationalize conclusions.

### Financial Reporting and Controls
- Own the preparation and review of internal and external financial statements and footnote disclosures.
- Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal control environment, including key process and control documentation, in preparation for public-company readiness and SOX compliance.
- Lead technical accounting and reporting workstreams supporting IPO readiness, including registration statement disclosures, coordination with underwriters and auditors, and remediation of legacy accounting positions.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while improving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare reporting and analysis for senior leadership, the board, investors, and lenders.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA required.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry experience; Big Four experience preferred.
- Deep, current expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, with working knowledge of IFRS.
- Experience in a SaaS, technology, or other high-growth environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with technical accounting research and preparation of memos on complex, non-routine transactions.
- Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX.
- Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting is a strong plus.
- Strong understanding of business combinations, equity and stock-based compensation, leases, and revenue recognition.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical matters into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to build scalable processes and controls in an evolving environment.
- High degree of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: **$224,000–$336,000 USD**.

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