Brent Horton

About Brent Horton

Experienced CFO and Revenue Accounting professional with a demonstrated history of working collaboratively across multiple departments in the software, technology, and services industries, with a foundation built on nine years as an auditor with an international accounting firm. Specialized in revenue recognition under ASC 606 / 605 including deal structuring and revenue processes. Extensive experience in partnering with non-finance teams helping them understand financial matters including implications of business decisions, accounting close and related processes, business strategy, and financial statements and disclosures. Master of Accounting from NC State, and licensed CPA in North Carolina since 2004.

Experience

1. Director, Revenue Accounting Operations

   NetApp

   Jul 2020 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Lead the Revenue Accounting Operations team. Responsible for the Revenue Management (Zuora Revenue) side of the business. My team handles accounting for reserves, shipping terms, unusual and complex deal structures, and more. We are responsible for data integration from ERP system, fallouts, and ensuring a timely and accurate revenue close.We prepare disclosures and ensure compliance with SOX controls.My team identifies and implements improvements to revenue accounting processes and systems, streamlining operations to improve efficiencies. We work closely with sales, operations, and IT to improve revenue processes.We have worked to oversee the implementation and maintenance of a new Cloud ERP system and downstream impact to revenue accounting and reporting tools.My team assists in the quarterly revenue forecasting process to ensure complete and accurate data is used.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Masters, Accounting

  2001 — 2002

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Us Gaap
• Consolidation
• Management
• Gaap
• Forecasting
• Internal Audit
• Financial Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• General Ledger
• Tax
• Auditing
• Revenue Recognition
• Sec Filings
• Accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Cpa
• Financial Statements
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Ifrs