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Sunnyvale, California, US

A leading cybersecurity provider, Proofpoint protects your people, data and brand against advanced threats and compliance risks. $2b revenue.ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Saas Model, BESP, SSP discount, Allocation. Reviewed deals including subscription agreements, PO, Quotation, delivery (POD). Analyzed terms such as TFC, Contingency, Discount, Contract.

Irvine, CA, US

• As RGP consultant, I have served clients in Bay Area such as: Proofpoint, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (served as ASC606 Project Consultant)
• Contract review for Wombat acquisition, SaaS, Analyze subscription related projects
• Softrax, QB to GreatPlains transition, Documentation in Decisions
• ASC606 revenue recognition

• I am an independent consultant for clients in Bay Area such as:Drawbridge Inc., San Mateo, CA (served as Interim Controller)
• Managed Book Closing, GL, AR, AP, payroll, revenue recognition, cogs, OPEX, cash flow
• Implemented PlanSource (terminated TriNet PEO) payroll and registered with States for taxes

• Singularity is a leading provider of educational programs, a business incubator, start-up accelerator and corporate innovation programs focused on the application of ‘exponential’ technologies. $40 million revenue.
• Reported to the EVP, Finance I managed 35 Business Unit financials and implemented project accounting as Singularity is a project driven business.
• Managed accounting and finance functions including general ledger, AR, AP, payroll, revenue recognition, deferred revenue and cogs, OPEX, inter-company charges, consolidation and elimination.
• Drove process from the Executive team to the BU managers and personnels (150+ EE and Consultants) with a small accounting team (4 direct reports).
• Managed month end closing process in 5 business days including reporting package to the Executives.
• System improvements: Implemented Purchasing process and added PO module in Intacct; Implemented Conur (expenses reimbursement and travel booking).

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• A leading provider of WiFi infrastructure and value-added services provider in carriers and enterprises market. $300 million revenue.APAC Controller Jul 12-Dec 14 Director of Finance May 09-Jun 12 Financial Consultant.
• In July 2012 I relocated to Hong Kong to manage subsidiaries in Taiwan, China, Singapore and Hong Kong for 300+ employees. Completed mission to hire country staff accountants and to transition accounting services from.
• Implemented SAP, Concur expenses and ADP for these subsidiaries.
• Managed country accountants and drove month end close in 2 days.
• Accomplishment – Made recommendation to apply VAT (Value Added Tax) exemption for Taiwan and China R&D. Successfully drove the project in 2013 and granted zero % VAT by tax authority for multiple years. In 2014, I help.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• In pre-IPO stage reporting to the CFO, I managed 2 direct reports in Finance.
• Responsible month end close, financial reporting and consolidation.
• Revenue recognition, COGS, PPV, inventory valuation and reserve, warranty reserve.
• Sales performance and commission analytics. Automated commission in Varicent.
• Automated booking and shipment report in Salesforce.com (integrated Expandable).
• Implemented sell-in, sell-out and sell-thru reconciliation.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

• Responsible to drive the system Expandable.
• Improved reporting from monthly to daily booking, shipment and backlog for e-staffs.
• Implemented reconciliation for shipment, COGS and product margin.
• Implemented POS and Rebate reportings (by verticals, VAR, products).
• Supported Marketing for analytical data request.

Milpitas / Silicon Valley, CA, US

A startup in visual and sensor simulation and training system. $30 million revenue.Corporate Controller 01/07 – 12/07Assistant Controller 11/04 – 12/06

I was an independent financial consultant for the following clients: Veraz Networks, Inc. San Jose, CA Babcock and Brown San Francisco, CA Shutterfly, Inc. Redwood City, CA

Santa Clara, California, US

A venture backed startup for networking equipment. $10 million revenue.

A publicly listed company for telephone and network equipment. $250 million revenue.

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