Paul Harman
25+ Years Delivering Financial Excellence In High-Growth Environments
- Role
- Controller at Roofstock
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Harman
With over 20 years of finance and accounting experience, and a proven track record of driving success for private and public companies. I specialize in navigating complex SaaS business models (B2B and B2C) and excel in leading teams through periods of exponential growth. My leadership has been instrumental in executing strategic initiatives, including IPOs, M&A transactions, venture funding, private equity deals, and debt financing.As an experienced people leader, I have built and scaled world-class accounting teams from the ground up, fostering high performance and collaboration. My technical expertise spans complex GAAP areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606) and addressing domestic and international tax matters. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a results-driven approach to delivering financial clarity and strategic insights.Specialties: SaaS business models (enterprise B2B and direct-to-consumer B2C)Financial reporting including board reportingMerger and Acquisitions (M&A) including post-acquisition implementationsPublic readiness (IPO) and S-1 drafting Venture and private equity financing for long-term growthDebt financing and treasury managementSEC reporting (10-Q / 10-K) ERP implementationsInternal controls including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley US and international tax matters Financial management of global subsidiaries US GAAP and technical accounting research Month-end close and consolidationAudit management Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A)Leadership, staff management, mentoring and coaching
Experience
Controller
Nov 2025 — Present
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Accountancy and Finance
1995 — 1998
ICAEW
ACA, Chartered Accountant
1998 — 2001
Skills
- Sap
- Sox
- Gaap
- Management
- Us Gaap
- M&a Experience
- Ipo
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Sec Filings
- Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Analysis
- Sec Reporting
- Revenue Recognition
- Internal Audit
- Audit
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