Alex Harlan is a Finance Program Manager at Google and Founder of Summit Resume, where he has helped 1,400+ accounting and finance professionals land competitive, 6-figure roles at Big 4 and corporate finance teams. 

At Google, Alex leads large-scale finance automation and accounting initiatives, partnering with controllership, engineering, and product teams to design scalable systems, improve financial reporting accuracy, and reduce operational risk across billions in revenue. His experience working at the intersection of accounting, finance, and strategy gives him a practical understanding of how high-performing organizations operate, and what they look for in top talent. Alex also serves as the Google Atlanta Career Development Site Lead, driving high-impact career development events for Google Finance professionals.

Beyond his corporate role, Alex has been a keynote speaker at 120+ career events to a combined 20,000+ professionals at organizations such as Google, Northwestern, and the University of Washington. His sessions focus on translating complex career strategies into simple, actionable frameworks that students and professionals can immediately apply.

Alex’s passion for this work is rooted in impact. From helping individuals land life-changing jobs to supporting entire classrooms and organizations, he is driven by the belief that career growth should be intentional, strategic, and accessible. Students who learn from Alex don’t just gain information. They leave with clear systems, proven frameworks, and practical tools they can use the same day to accelerate their accounting and finance careers.