Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
In SaaS, international expansion quickly turns finance into an operating system rather than a back-office function. This International Accounting Lead role stands out because it sits at the intersection of multi-entity close, statutory reporting across European jurisdictions, and the practical realities of running a global subscription business, including intercompany activity and contract-driven revenue considerations. The listing also signals a company with meaningful global footprint (customers across many countries) and increasing complexity in its non‑US structure.
For a SaaS finance career, the scope maps to durable competencies: building repeatable close processes, improving intercompany mechanics, and partnering with Deal Desk, Sales Ops, Legal, and FP&A to interpret commercial terms through an accounting lens. Experience with ERPs and adjacent systems, plus exposure to audit coordination and SOX-related controls, translates well across venture-backed software companies where scaling requires tighter reporting, automation, and governance.
This position fits an accounting leader who prefers ownership over a defined geography while remaining connected to a global finance org. It is well aligned for someone comfortable switching between technical accounting, process design, and cross-functional contract review—especially in environments where new entities, new systems, and new reporting expectations emerge as the business expands.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Why Harvey
At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not incrementally, but end-to-end. By combining frontier agentic AI, an enterprise-grade platform, and deep domain expertise, we’re reshaping how critical knowledge work gets done for decades to come.
This is a rare chance to help build a generational company at a true inflection point. With 700+ customers in 58+ countries, strong product-market fit, and world-class investor support, we’re scaling fast and defining a new category in real time. The work is ambitious, the bar is high, and the opportunity for growth — personal, professional, and financial — is unmatched.
Our team is sharp, motivated, and deeply committed to the mission. We move fast, operate with intensity, and take real ownership of the problems we tackle — from early thinking to long-term outcomes. We stay close to our customers — from leadership to engineers — and work together to solve real problems with urgency and care. If you thrive in ambiguity, push for excellence, and want to help shape the future of work alongside others who raise the bar, we invite you to build with us.
At Harvey, the future of professional services is being written today — and we’re just getting started.
Role Overview
The International Accounting Lead will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of our ex-US entities. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, managing financial reporting, and supporting business objectives through effective financial management. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions.
What You'll Do
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity
Experience in high-growth venture backed technology company
Strong knowledge of European statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes
Experience with contract review
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Netsuite, Workday) and advanced Excel skills
Experience other financial systems, such as, SFDC and Neu.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multi-entity environment
Experience implementing and maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
Harvey is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made by emailing accommodations@harvey.ai
