Lauren Forest

About Lauren Forest

As a Senior Manager in Revenue Accounting, I thrive at the intersection of finance, technology, and process optimization. With more than a decade of experience across SaaS and public accounting, I’ve led teams, built scalable financial processes, and collaborated cross-functionally to drive efficiency and accuracy in revenue operations.At Datadog, I’ve played a pivotal role in managing revenue accounting as we\'ve scaled over time, overseeing a high-performing team, and driving automation efforts that have improved accuracy and efficiency. I have extensive experience with ASC 606, SOX controls, financial disclosures, and leveraging tools like Tableau and NetSuite to enhance reporting and decision-making.Beyond technical expertise, I’m passionate about leadership, mentorship, and fostering collaboration across teams. I enjoy solving complex problems, streamlining workflows, and contributing to the strategic growth of an organization.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Revenue

   Datadog

   Mar 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Economics

  2008 — 2012

• University of Oklahoma

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MACC)

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Blogging
• Accounting
• Economics
• Research
• Leadership
• Finance
• Communication
• Time Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Politics
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Social Media