About HarborOne Advisory

We exist to give owner-led companies the financial clarity and operational infrastructure they need to grow with confidence—not chaos.

Our Story

HarborOne Advisory was founded on a simple observation: most owner-led businesses aren't failing because of bad ideas—they're struggling because their financial operations can't keep pace with their growth.

Owners and operators know their businesses intimately, but when cash flow visibility is fuzzy, reporting is inconsistent, and the finance function runs on duct tape and spreadsheets, it becomes impossible to make confident decisions or communicate credibly with investors, lenders, and boarding partners.

We built HarborOne Advisory to close that gap. Our team brings deep experience in finance operations, accounting process design, and financial systems implementation—matched to the scale and complexity of growing companies.

We don't believe in over-engineering. We believe in building finance operations that are right-sized for where your business is today, and can evolve as it grows.

What We Stand For

Clarity Over Complexity

Smarter is better than bigger. We build lean, clear finance operations—not elaborate systems that require a team to maintain.

Owners-First Perspective

Every recommendation we make is filtered through the lens of what's actually practical for a founder or operator to execute day to day.

Real, Not Theoretical

We work with real numbers, real workflows, and real constraints. Our advice is grounded in what we have seen succeed across dozens of companies.

Our People

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Rachel Chen

Founding Partner

15+ years in finance operations and controllership roles across SaaS, manufacturing, and professional services. CPA with a track record of building finance functions from zero.

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David Merritt

Partner, Systems & Reporting

Former Controller and FP&A leader. Specializes in financial systems selection, implementation, and reporting cadence design for growth-stage companies.

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Jess Park

Senior Finance Consultant

Deep experience in AR/AP optimization, month-end close acceleration, and cash flow management for companies in the $5M–$50M revenue range.