David Arnold Email & Phone Number

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.
• 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.
• 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

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