David Arnold Email & Phone Number

San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us

Mountain View, Ca, Us

•Partner with cross functional teams (FP&A, Sales, Pricing, Legal, Eng, etc) on structure and implementation of large Cloud revenue contracts. Assess for proper revenue recognition (in accordance with ASC 606) to provide real-time guidance to team.•Prepare detailed analyses of complex programs in the Cloud business, requiring in-depth knowledge of offerings and internal systems (topics include: SSP, pricing, resource utilization, internal workflow metrics).•Review large, custom Cloud revenue contracts for accounting, operational, and systematic challenges, exploring methods for enabling business to grow at scale. Draft accounting memos and checklists to document conclusions.•Key player in integration of Apigee’s Order-To-Cash process into Google’s systems, requiring many ad-hoc financial/functional analyses. Managed all Cloud acquisitions from an accounting POV.•Support O2C integrations of acquired companies, determine proper accounting treatment & system requirements

•Review contracts and analyze revenue recognition according to US GAAP (ASC 605) for multiple element arrangements (SaaS, perpetual, time-based license, support, professional services, royalties)•Determine impact of ASC 606 on current and future revenue streams. Implement updated rev rec policy•Prepare financial dashboards (including analysis and metrics) to determine business insights.•Perform month and quarter-end close procedures for all revenue and AR-related accounts.•Design accounting policies in coordination with Deal Desk and FP&A. Draft memos and checklists.•Lead collection efforts, including monitoring A/R aging and delinquent receivables•Assist in migration of revenue and deferred revenue from Excel to NetSuite.

New York, Ny, Us

• Plan, perform, and oversee audit procedures for large public companies in the technology industry (software, hardware, services, SAAS, support)• Crucial involvement in audit of carve-out financial statements in connection with Symantec-Veritas company split (focus on revenue/deferred revenue carve and recognition)• Audit revenue/deferred revenue for multiple elements (software, hardware, maintenance/support, SAAS, services, etc.) according to ASC 985-605/SOP 97-2 and 605-25• Coach and support audit staff through daily assignments and evaluations• Coordinate domestic and international teams to accomplish audit objectives

New York, Ny, Us

• Plan and perform audit procedures for large public and private companies in the technology industry• Plan and participate on first-year audit of prominent technology startup in Silicon Valley• Gain understanding of and test client’s internal control structure and implementation to fulfill SOX requirements• Collaborate with audit staff and clients to resolve audit and administrative issues• Participate in continuing education to stay current on auditing and accounting issues

San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us

• Responsible for management and success of ASI Craft Center and 30 employees.• Maintain store inventory and $120K budget. Review financial statements to determine financial standing.• Plan and execute biannual “Craft Sale” event in which third parties were able to sell their handmade items to the public• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, development, and evaluation of all staff.• Participation in renovation of company brand to the community and students.• Coordinate with other departments including Accounting, HR, Marketing, etc.

Master Of Science (Ms), Financial Accounting

Business Administration, Accounting