A Finance and Accounting executive leveraging 15+ years' of experience that spans from Big Four to global technology industry leaders to innovative startups, I maximize profits and mitigate risk for both startup and established operations. I have a specific history of helping technology organizations create the financial infrastructure and corporate culture needed to adapt to change and achieve aggressive growth targets, while adopting cutting-edge tools and applications. Leading financial management, reporting, performance measurement, and compliance, I have been instrumental in setting strategic direction, supporting tactical initiatives, and developing the performance measures required to grow organizations into market leaders. ✔ Hired to bring accounting functions in-house and develop policies, controls, and best practices to DeepScale, an AI perception software for autonomous driving, acquired by Tesla. ✔ International accounting and payroll management for Coupa Software (cloud based Business Spend Management platform) across multiple global regions, training remote geographically dispersed accounting team, delivering personalized support to address knowledge gaps and ensure consistent adherence to accounting standards and practice. ✔ Developed an in-house accounting team, including hiring and onboarding, for Addepar, a financial services startup that has grown to 300+ employees and 3 locations across the US. ✔ Global Director of Accounting for IDEO design firm, pioneer in design thinking, assisting executive team in creating a scalable finance model while leading a 14-person department in accounting and financial reporting, assessing and mitigating risk, adopting strong internal controls, and driving SEC/US GAAP compliance. Cultivating strategic relationships, I provide empowering leadership that rewards creative thinking, sharp analysis, and a dedication to utmost accuracy of the company’s reported financial result. As a former business owner, I have extensive experience leading the accounting and financial initiatives of startups during periods of rapid growth and change, including IPO. I am on LinkedIn to grow strategic relationships, explore mentoring opportunities, and learn new things. Let’s connect.