Alexander Harlan
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Finance PM @ Google | 1,300+ Clients Served | AI Career Applications
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Studied at University of Washington
Works at Google
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The Art of Project Management: For Aspiring PMs | Google PM & Career Coach
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How to Turn Your LinkedIn Into a Recruiter Magnet | Google PM & Career Coach
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Alongside my role at Google, I’ve focused on helping professionals and organizations move beyond the hype of AI and apply it in ways that create real operational impact. As an AI advocate, I lead workshops, deliver presentations, and advise teams on practical AI adoption, helping translate emerging technologies into scalable, day-to-day solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and workflow automation across business environments. My work spans both education and enterprise applications of AI. I’ve partnered with universities to help shape responsible AI guidelines and codes of conduct, while also training professionals on how to integrate AI into their workflows, from process mapping and documentation to strategic analysis and presentation development using generative AI tools. At Google, I apply AI to streamline operations and continuously share these practices through mentorship, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration.
Alexander can help with:
AI Agents
AI Automation
AI Ethics & Responsible AI
AI Fundamentals
AI Graphics Creation
AI Podcast Creation
AI Research
AI Tools & Integration
Prompt Engineering
Alexander also coaches for Career Coaching, AI for Finance, AI Strategy & Transformation, and Communication & Public Speaking. View all.
About Alexander
My name is Alex, and I’m a Finance Program Manager at Google and Founder of Summit Resume. Early in my career, I realized the work I found most fulfilling always centered around helping people grow. Over time, that passion evolved into helping ambitious professionals navigate their careers and land competitive, 6-figure opportunities. Since then, I’ve spoken at 120+ career events and partnered with 1,400+ clients across industries and career stages, elevating candidate value propositions through strategic storytelling, personal branding, and tailored market positioning. Ultimately, my experience at Google combined with years of career coaching has given me a unique perspective on what hiring teams value and how top candidates stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Why do I coach?
In March 2025, I worked with a mother who had been laid off and wanted one thing: to get back on her feet. By May, she landed a new role through our work together. Months later, I unknowingly worked with her husband. Afterward, he said: “Alex, you helped my wife earlier this year, and now you’ve helped me. The impact you’ve had on our household has been overwhelming. Thank you.” That moment captures why I do this work, and over the years, I’ve been fortunate to have more than 1,400 moments just like it.
Work Experience
Finance Program Manager
November 2024 - Present
Interviewer
Promoted to Finance Program Manager, driving end-to-end finance automation in partnership with cross-functional teams and delivering accounting solution support to enhance Alphabet’s financial reporting processes. Spearhead north-star system architecture for key finance processes to ensure scalability, maintainability, and adaptability. Selected Key Achievements: • Spearhead automation of $24 billion in revenue entries by partnering with teams to assess finance processes, leading accounting solution design, and working with engineering to implement scalable system integrations, reducing misstatement exposure risk • Drive growth and scalability of cross-product subscription offerings by analyzing system capabilities and accounting workflows, presenting insights to leadership and securing cross-functional alignment on shared OKRs to shape go-forward strategy • Automate allocation of $3 billion in credit card fees across profit centers by solutioning for different fee types (non-transactional, aggregate, transactional), resolving vendor-specific nuances across 17 payment processors, and implementing SOX controls • Manage the Balance Sheet Reporting program, comprised of 10 finance projects totaling $47 billion in misstatement exposure, by leading cross-functional workshops to address complex technical accounting issues and leading BRD drafting and sign-off • Direct resolution of 10+ escalations raised by international controllership by conducting root cause analysis and obtaining buy-in from engineering to drive system fixes across SAP & Google Payments Platform systems, amending $10 million in discrepancies • Champion automation of accounting testing across product areas by developing an MVP tool with engineering and enabling self-serve and auto-validation capabilities across testing environments, reducing UAT timelines from 2 weeks to 1 day per project
Founder
Summit Resume
October 2022 - Present
Over the last several years, I’ve partnered with 1,200+ professionals to elevate their experience, define their value proposition, and accelerate their career trajectories, working with everyone from Google directors and Amazon senior managers to PwC professionals and university students across a wide range of industries. I’ve also shared these insights as a keynote speaker at 50+ events, including organizations such as Google, Northwestern, University of Washington, Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers, and more. Career development and mentorship are central to who I am, and one of the first things people learn about me is that I genuinely love helping people move forward in their careers.
Accounting Analyst
August 2022 - November 2024
Interviewer
As an Accounting Analyst, I drove finance readiness and accounting compliance for complex, global product launches, enabling revenue growth across payments, tax, and billing initiatives. I also owned and managed high-impact launch enablement, international expansions, and finance prioritization that strengthened sub-ledger integrity and automation coverage across core finance systems. Selected Key Achievements: • Conducted accounting testing for finance projects by assessing current vs. ideal-state processes, utilizing SQL to analyze invoice data, and validating accurate subledger behavior, leading to 64+ successful launches including YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket • Built 2 SQL testing scripts in response to database migration by joining data across 4 tables to capture key fields and including annotated notes that enabled users to adapt scripts to varying data needs, reducing runtime by 67% compared to legacy scripts • Implemented credit store and threshold payment expansions across 5 countries by introducing account-level credit parking and transitioning high-value customers from pre-payments to threshold billing models, increasing revenue from top-tier clients • Revamped tax validation processes by developing a framework that embedded regulatory changes into the sub-ledger and verified that tax was properly applied across diverse payment use cases, mitigating $X million in annual tax liability across 11 countries • Oversaw prioritization of finance projects by partnering with controllers to identify automation opportunities, evaluate project impact, and stack rank initiatives based on business value, ensuring engineering resources aligned with the highest impact efforts
Audit Intern
Moss Adams
January 2022 - March 2022
Can you believe I took 4 internships in audit? Well, my last audit internship was at the Moss Adams Tacoma location. This was also my third busy season internship as well, and I certainly went through every hour of it! I had the opportunity to conduct audit procedures for clients across the healthcare and technology sector. Long hours? Yes, but the DoorDash credits were a nice touch ;) Selected Key Achievements: • Completed six engagements for clients in the healthcare and technology sector by ensuring financial statements adhered to GAAP principles and conducting testing for cash, fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable & payable, revenue, and expense accounts • Designed a workpaper to document and test the completeness, accuracy, and existence of client data migration from Workday to SAP by querying data into an Excel spreadsheet and documenting material variances between pre and post-migration outputs
Audit Intern
Moss Adams
June 2021 - August 2021
I had a blast during this internship, which focused heavily on building core technical skills alongside a final research project where we pitched an industry of our choice to Moss Adams. Through multiple workshops, I delivered two technical projects using Alteryx and Power BI. Our final pitch was highly praised by over 120 professionals in attendance, making the experience especially rewarding. Selected Key Achievements: • Built an Alteryx workflow to automate the classification of 45 accounts into appropriate tax groupings by designing rule-based logic, configuring data transformation tools, and implementing automated validation checks, presenting results to leadership • Designed a Power BI dashboard featuring a dynamic pie chart to visualize the percentage of client revenue as A/R by connecting financial data sources, leveraging Power Query for data transformations, and using DAX formulas to calculate revenue percentages • Led a group of 12 interns to create a six-minute entertainment industry video pitch by leading weekly meetings to assign and track action items, conducting market research, and coordinating practice sessions, presenting to 120 seniors, managers, and partners • Completed seven audit reviews for clients in the manufacturing and real estate sector by conducting substantive testing and analytical procedures on accounts such as cash, fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable and payable, revenue, and expenses
Career & Interview Prep Coach
University of Washington
June 2021 - June 2022
Interviewer
Around this time, I realized I wanted to channel my passion for helping others into a focus on career development. Working with an incredible group of faculty and students gave me a strong foundation in resume writing, interview preparation, cover letters, LinkedIn optimization, and more, paving the way to the the work I do today. This remains one of my most rewarding experiences! Selected Key Achievements: • Provided career support to 20 students each week by engaging in personalized one-on-one sessions and delivering guidance in areas such as bullet point writing, resume formatting, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and cover letter tailoring • Created a comprehensive resume feedback resource by compiling a list of frequently provided feedback into a Google document, categorizing comments by sections such as education, work experience, and projects, saving ten minutes per resume review • Designed a LinkedIn optimization resource that provided guidance and advice on writing effective about me, headline, and work experience sections by collaborating with staff to brainstorm best practices, leading to its publication on the career website • Developed resources on how to answer behavioral and situational questions by conducting research on interview frameworks, recording sample questions and answers, and obtaining signoff, resulting in 400 student downloads across a six-month timeframe • Supported the planning and execution of two career fairs by coordinating with faculty and staff to reserve event venues, secure budget approvals, reach out to firms, and serve as a career fair volunteer to provide elevator pitch and resume review support
Audit Intern
Novogradac & Company
January 2021 - March 2021
I was re-hired as an intern and took on expanded responsibility beyond core audit work. I also mentored three interns through weekly workshops, reducing manager questions by 50%, and helped implement shared-drive capabilities to streamline PBC document management. This experience ultimately led to a full-time return offer and was a meaningful reflection of the effort I had put in. Selected Key Achievements: • Implemented a centralized system to streamline the PBC document upload process by researching shared drive functionalities, identifying pros and cons of different solutions, and pitching recommendations to management, saving $600 in costs annually • Prepared 64 client financial statements and 16 footnote disclosures in Microsoft Excel and Word by utilizing CaseWare to link financial balances, cross-check calculations across statements & disclosures, and ensure client formatting compliance • Hosted 12 virtual audit walkthrough sessions to guide five interns on procedures such as cash reconciliations, CaseWare linking, revenue and expense testing, and fixed assets analysis , resulting in a 50% decrease in questions asked by interns to managers • Completed 16 audit engagements by communicating with clients to receive PBC documents and conducting substantive testing on accounts such as cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, revenue and expenses for low-income housing tax credit clients
Quantitative Analysis Teaching Assistant
University of Washington
September 2020 - December 2020
My passion for helping others extended to teaching quantitative analysis, which was one of the most challenging classes in the program. I hosted workshops three times a week, walked through assignments live, and held 1:1 sessions, helping my section achieve a record-high GPA average. I was also recognized with the program’s highest “Astronomical” award for outstanding TA support! Selected Key Achievements: • Conducted Zoom workshops for 90 students each week to walk through complex topics such as functions and graphs, limits and derivatives, descriptive models in Excel, Solver in Excel, and statistical inference, leading to increased student comprehension • Provided constructive feedback to students by identifying and documenting common errors while grading homework assignments, quizzes, case studies, and exams, and communicated these mistakes for the professor to address during classes and office hours • Earned the highest positive review rating among teaching assistants in the program, leading to an Astronomical TA Award in recognition of my dedication to student success, instructional support, and the fostering of a positive learning environment • Reviewed and corrected four answer keys for accuracy and completeness by cross-referencing course materials and consulting with peers, submitting detailed revisions for future class sessions to ensure reliable resources and improved student learning outcomes
Audit Intern
Novogradac & Company
January 2020 - March 2020
This was arguably the best three months I’ve invested in my career. The client I worked on held an exceptionally high bar for both accuracy and presentation, which trained me to spot and fix subtle formatting details, from spacing and alignment, to fonts and margins. That experience translated beautifully into my resume work and equipped me with the ability to “see through pixels.” Selected Key Achievements: • Prepared 60 client financial statements and 15 footnote disclosures in Microsoft Excel and Word by utilizing CaseWare to link financial balances, cross-check calculations across statements & disclosures, and ensure client formatting compliance • Completed 15 audit engagements by communicating with clients to receive PBC documents and conducting substantive testing on accounts such as cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, revenue and expenses for low-income housing tax credit clients • Conducted 60 random audit procedures by utilizing audit sampling techniques to select vendors and verifying vendor existence and authenticity through direct communication with client vendors via phone calls, documenting findings in audit workpapers
Writing Consultant
Green River College
June 2017 - June 2018
Looking back, I’ve always had a passion for helping others, and as a Writing Tutor, I strengthened that muscle by supporting students with their writing assignments. I had the opportunity to lead classroom lessons, host outreach tables, and work with students on a 1:1 basis, ultimately shaping how I think about reviewing, analyzing, and writing resume bullet points today! Selected Key Achievements: • Provided constructive feedback to 35 students each week on various aspects of writing, including thesis development, essay structure, research methodologies, citation techniques (MLA, APA, Chicago), and adherence to academic writing conventions • Actively contributed to weekly writing center meetings by presenting strategies to enhance marketing efforts across campus, improve student engagement, and expand outreach initiatives while brainstorming ideas to optimize writing center services • Partnered with writing consultants to lead nine classroom lessons by providing guidance to students on writing principles such as essay structure, research techniques, argument development, and logical coherence, leading to improved student essay scores • Promoted writing center services by delivering class presentations highlighting benefits of writing support, creating marketing material that conveyed student success stories, and maintaining a presence at two career fairs to proactively engage with students
Golf Cart Attendant
Auburn Golf Course
August 2015 - September 2020
One of my most rewarding early experiences was working as a Golf Cart Attendant at the Auburn Golf Course. As someone who played golf in high school, this role allowed me to stay connected to the game while stepping into a client-facing environment. I built a strong foundation in customer service and on the slower days, I managed to sneak in some practice time on the putting green! Selected Key Achievements: • Provided excellent customer service to an average of 45 golfers each day, both in-person and over the phone, by greeting clients professionally, addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring a positive golf experience for customers • Assisted pro-shop attendants in the daily closing process by accurately counting, handling, and recording cash and inventory using reconciliation checklists to ensure proper documentation and inventory control, leading to zero errors during close processes • Implemented a method to clean and put away 72 golf carts by parking carts in a straight line on a declined hill which allowed carts to naturally roll down to the garage for seamless cleaning and pressure washing, leading to one minute in time savings per cart • Oversaw and led the training of three new hires in the day-to-day operations of the Auburn Golf Course including answering phone calls, handling point-of-sale transactions, booking tee times, putting away golf carts, and managing inventory
Alexander was also given offers to work at
Microsoft
Amazon
EY
PwC
Novogradac & Company
DaVita
Blue Orgin
Education
University of Washington
Master of Science , Accounting
2021 - 2022
Grade: 3.92 Cumulative GPA (4.00 Scale) Accounting Student of the Year, Graduation Student Speaker, and 2 Academic Scholarships
University of Washington
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
2018 - 2021
Grade: 3.78 Cumulative GPA (4.00 Scale) 5 Academic Scholarships, Dean's List (7x), Annual Dean's List, and Cum Laude
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Overall Rating
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Alexander has helped clients get into these companies: