Ann G.

About Ann G.

Highly motivated CPA with years of industry and Big 4 experiences in revenue recognition, ASC 606, deal review and structuring, technical accounting, U.S. GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley.COMPETENCIESHighly detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and adaptableGreat team player and quick learner with strong work ethic and problem-solving skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsThrives in a fast-paced environment and works well under pressureSYSTEM/COMPUTER SKILLSNetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce.com, Workday, and OpenAir; MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlo

Experience

1. Revenue Manager

   Workday

   Jan 2012 — Present · Pleasanton, CA, US

   Played a critical role in the implementation of the new revenue standard (ASC 606) by reviewing high volumes of historical transactions and the recast of large and complex deals* Researched and interpreted technical accounting guidance related to revenue recognition* Contributed to the drafting and updating of revenue policies* Wrote revenue memos to document complex deals and accounting treatment of nonstandard terms* Contributed to the acceleration of quarterly revenue close cycle from 5 days to 3 days* Presented to cross-functional teams on contract review, revenue recognition, and new accounting system functionality related to ASC 606* Prepared schedules based on ASC 606 disclosure requirements* Contributed to the design and implementation of SOX controls after the company went public* Reviewed software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription and professional services contracts and accounted for nonstandard terms* Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Legal, Sales, Deal Desk, and Product Management) on deal structuring to ensure proper revenue recognition* Actively reviewed Salesforce deal pipelines and quotes on a regular basis to stay ahead of deals* Managed revenue recognition for contracts containing nonstandard terms, including future functionality, refund clause, acceptance clause, termination clause, etc* Collaborated with Accounts Receivable and Professional Services to identify collection issues and problematic projects in order to account for them properly* Prepared various management reporting/CFO schedules and reconciliations under strict deadlines* Implemented standard contract review language to streamline the contract review process* Prepared PBC schedules and answered auditors’ questions during audits and quarterly reviews* Improved various processes, including contract review, revenue reserve, reconciliations, and reporting* Received the “Last Mile Team” award from management for going above and beyond to get the job done

Education

• San José State University

  MS, Accounting

• University of Washington

  Chemistry