Julio Dalla Costa

About Julio Dalla Costa

AI savy finance executive operating with 18+ years leading global accounting, controllership, SEC & audit readiness, M&A integration, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), purchase accounting (ASC 805), SOX + ICFR frameworks, and IFRS → US GAAP conversion for high-growth technology businesses.Currently VP Accounting/Controller for a global SaaS organization — overseeing consolidated close, revenue, tax, treasury, payroll, equity compensation, and Workiva reporting, while driving free-cash-flow improvement, automation, and operating efficiency.I partner directly with CFOs, Audit Committees, and investors to scale disciplined finance functions, accelerate close cycles, support acquisition growth, and build audit-ready infrastructure for IPO or liquidity events.Most CAOs are talking about AI. I\'m building with it. Over the past year I\'ve designed and deployed finance-specific AI agents at Collibra — turning cash flow forecasting, audit preparation, accounts payable and collections management from manual processes into intelligent, automated workflows.

Experience

1. Vice President of Accounting & Corporate Controller

   Collibra

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Principal Accounting Officer (Reporting directly to the CFO)Lead the Company’s global financial close and reporting process, ensuring timely, accurate delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results across multi-entity operations.Direct the annual PCAOB audit and managed ongoing Audit Committee relationships, achieving consistent clean opinions and strengthening investor confidence.Build and enforce best-in-class accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, SEC, and international statutory requirements.Oversee all core accounting functions (GL, AR, AP, treasury, tax, fixed assets, payroll, sales commissions) and provided technical direction on equity accounting, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), intercompany transactions, FX/CTA, and transfer pricing.Partner with FP & A to manage budgeting and reforecasting, coordinating stakeholder inputs, variance analysis, and scenario modeling to support executive decision-making.Provide accounting leadership in M&A transactions, including purchase price accounting, opening balance sheet entries, and ASC 805 valuations in collaboration with external advisors.Coordinate 409A valuations and equity accounting processes, ensuring alignment with compensation strategy and tax regulations.Lead and mentor a high-performing global accounting team, building capability across payroll, commissions, billing, collections, and free cash flow reporting.Implemented process improvements and automation initiatives to accelerate close timelines, enhance reporting accuracy, and increase cross-functional collaboration.Architected and deployed AI agents for FCF forecasting, 13-week cash flow, AR & collections health, cash flow statement automation, and T&E audit review — reducing forecast cycle time by 60%, cutting audit prep by 40%, and contributing to a $73M FCF improvement

Education

• Florida International University

  Master’s Degree, Accounting

• University of Toronto

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance