Own the close — Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close; P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
Build financial infrastructure from scratch — Design and implement processes, controls, and systems; this is the primary focus in the first 6-9 months
Manage cash and treasury — Monitor cash positions, forecast liquidity needs, ensure funds are allocated appropriately across accounts
Run budgeting and forecasting — Build and maintain the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis
Support board and investor reporting — Prepare financial packages, presentation materials, and investor updates
Build dashboards that drive decisions — KPI development and financial reporting that supports executive and board-level decision making
Oversee payroll and AP/AR — Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing; manage vendor payments and intercompany reconciliations
Find automation opportunities — Identify and implement ways to reduce manual work and improve accuracy across the finance function
Manage and grow the team — Lead existing resources, bring in new ones as needed, and build the function as the company scales

5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with direct ownership of a full finance function
Demonstrated ability to build financial processes and systems in a fast-moving environment
Strong FP&A skills: budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and business partnering
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication
Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate immediately

CPA
Prior startup or high-growth company experience
Experience with trust accounting, insurance, brokerage, or other regulated financial environments
Experience managing and developing others—direct reports or external resources

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Harper is hiring an Accounting & Finance Manager