Shayla Smith

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ERP Solutions Architect | Business Architecture | Workday Financials | NetSuite | Enterprise Architecture | Financial Transformation | Systems Analyst | General Problem Solver @ Unity Technologies
Shayla Smith's Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
About Shayla Smith

I am an experienced financial technology professional with 10 years of business systems implementation, solution design and product lifecycle management coupled with 7 years of accounting experience. My background in accounting helps me approach system and process design with the user experience top of mind. Creating connections is foundational in how I approach my work. I create collaborative environments and lead with curiosity and empathy. I also love learning how things work and sharing that knowledge with others.

Shayla Smith's Current Company Details
Unity Technologies

Unity Technologies

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ERP Solutions Architect | Business Architecture | Workday Financials | NetSuite | Enterprise Architecture | Financial Transformation | Systems Analyst | General Problem Solver
Shayla Smith Work Experience Details
  • Unity Technologies
    Senior Solutions Architect - Financial Systems
    Unity Technologies May 2021 - Present
    San Francisco, Us
    • Led globally distributed teams to automate high volume data ingestion, accounting journal creation, and account reconciliation from several proprietary systems into Workday’s Prism and Accounting Center products• Transformed and automated advertising revenue reporting, shortening the reporting process for the largest revenue and liability accounts (over $1 billion annually) by two days.• Designed and aligned data flows and process architecture for two new in-app purchase product offerings• Served as an advisor and SME for OTC and revenue recognition processes through our suite of SaaS products including Zuora/Zuora Revenue and Workday Financials.
  • Unity Technologies
    Senior Business Systems Analyst
    Unity Technologies Aug 2018 - May 2021
    San Francisco, Us
    At Unity, we move at lightening speed and have undertaken a financial systems overhaul since I joined the company. I supported all financial processes before focusing on the end to end process for Order to Cash and Revenue with our extensive suite of SaaS products. • Defined requirements, scoped and implemented NetSuite enhancements for Procure to Pay and Order to Cash processes, such as integrating NetSuite with Bank of America, implementing Dunning for our advertising customers, maintaining journal and procurement approval workflows, invoice template and custom field maintenance, and enhancing reporting for AR and revenue recognition.• Managed the system integration for acquisitions in both NetSuite and Workday.• Managed a team of consultants from NetSuite Advanced Customer Service.• Led the Order to Cash transition from NetSuite to Workday Financials from a functional user perspective. • Designed process flows to ensure data integrity from Salesforce, Zuora, RevPro and proprietary Online Store system into Workday Financials.• Played a critical role in SOX readiness and support.
  • Frank, Rimerman + Co. Llp
    Senior Financial Systems Consultant
    Frank, Rimerman + Co. Llp Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
    Palo Alto, California, Us
    At FRC, I brought experience from an end-user perspective to each client I managed. I helped our clients assess system requirements, found and implemented solutions that fit their needs, and delivered exceptional service and support. I worked with clients across a variety of spaces including non-profit, manufacturing, inventory management, professional services and SaaS.Responsibilities and skills included the following.• Integrated on-prem ERP software to SaaS EPM software, specifically Dynamics GP to Adaptive Insights.• Supported of iPaaS solutions such as Scribe.• Maintained SQL server back-end infrastructure of ERP systems such as Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL• Performed data migration work including SQL query writing, data extraction and validation.• Configured tools such as Management Reporter or Adaptive Planning to meet financial reporting needs.• Scoped implementation projects, document functional requirements from stakeholders, configure environments, develop and lead user testing, and support post go-live.
  • Opentable
    Financial Systems And Process Analyst
    Opentable Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
    San Francisco, California, Us
    • Served as a liaison between Accounting, FP&A and IT.• Supported over 100 active Dynamics GP users across five different countries.• Wrote T-SQL queries for reporting and analysis.• Created and maintained SSRS reports and refreshable Excel documents to provide accounting with real time data and shortened month-end close process.• Worked cross-functionally to test and upgrade Dynamics GP.• Served as an administrator for Dynamics GP and adviser for all integrated systems.• Managed outsourced consulting team.
  • Opentable
    Senior Gl Accountant
    Opentable Mar 2011 - Aug 2013
    San Francisco, California, Us
    • Streamlined rewards program accounting and cut the process from 2 full business days to a few hours.• Led effort to cut AR reserve analysis processing time by 50%.• Responsible for international G/L accounting for UK and Germany entities and supported UK statutory audits.
  • Healthline Networks, Inc.
    Senior Accountant
    Healthline Networks, Inc. Mar 2008 - Aug 2010
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Heald College - Markettools, Inc. - Signatures Network
    Accountant, Independent Contractor
    Heald College - Markettools, Inc. - Signatures Network Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
  • Glass Mountain Capital, Llc
    Accounting & Operations Manager
    Glass Mountain Capital, Llc Jun 2006 - Feb 2007
    Schaumburg, Illinois, Us
  • Central Florida Performing Arts Alliance
    Communications Director
    Central Florida Performing Arts Alliance 2003 - 2005

Shayla Smith Education Details

  • University Of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
    University Of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
    Accounting
  • University Of Florida
    University Of Florida
    Public Relations & Mass Communications

Frequently Asked Questions about Shayla Smith

What company does Shayla Smith work for?

Shayla Smith works for Unity Technologies

What is Shayla Smith's role at the current company?

Shayla Smith's current role is ERP Solutions Architect | Business Architecture | Workday Financials | NetSuite | Enterprise Architecture | Financial Transformation | Systems Analyst | General Problem Solver.

What schools did Shayla Smith attend?

Shayla Smith attended University Of Florida - Warrington College Of Business, University Of Florida.

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