R Nelson

About R Nelson

Senior Finance Leader (CA) with 13 years of experience in Global Revenue Accounting, Revenue Systems, ASC 606, and finance transformation across multi-billion-dollar technology businesses.I specialize in the intersection of revenue accounting, systems architecture, and data-driven decision support, leading large-scale revenue operations and process modernization initiatives.At NetApp, I manage global revenue accounting for $6B+, own the design and governance of Zuora Revenue (RevPro), and partner closely with GTM, FP & A, Corporate Finance, EDM, and Order-to-Cash teams to improve accuracy, forecasting, and operational efficiency.Key strengths: • Delivering scalable RevPro systems design, integrations & automation • Reducing manual effort and close timelines through Power BI, SQL, Power Query, RPA • Strengthening SOX controls, audit readiness & revenue governance • Building high-performing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives • Enabling leadership with data models and real-time insights for strategic decisionsI am passionate about modernizing revenue processes, improving predictability, and driving transformation at the intersection of technology and finance.

Experience

1. Manager - Revenue Accounting

   NetApp

   Jul 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead global revenue accounting and revenue systems for a multibillion-dollar technology business under ASC 606. Partner closely with GTM, FP & A, EDM, Billing, Order Management and Controllers to drive revenue accuracy, system stability and operational excellence. • Lead global revenue operations supporting more than 6B USD with strong focus on accuracy, compliance and timely close • Own Zuora Revenue RevPro end-to-end including configuration, rule logic, integrations, testing, patch governance and cloud platform readiness • Reduced RevPro close cycle from 3 days to 2 days through process redesign, automation and upstream data improvements • Built in-house capability for quarterly RevPro patch validation by designing automated test scripts and reusable validation frameworks, eliminating vendor dependency • Designed automation pipelines using SQL, Power Query, VBA and RPA, reducing manual effort by more than 80 percent and improving audit readiness • Developed Power BI dashboards and data models for forecasting, SSP trends, exceptions and leadership visibility • Enhanced system logic for contract grouping, asset netting and revenue release to improve accuracy and reduce manual adjustments • Led Revenue Accounting workstream for the ERP migration from Oracle EBS 11i to Oracle Cloud, ensuring mapping updates, data continuity, cutover readiness and validation of revenue-critical fields • Improved team cost structure by backfilling an attrition with a lower-grade hire, maintaining team output while optimizing cost • Strengthened SOX controls, documentation and audit governance across all critical revenue processes • Mentor and develop a high-performing team, driving ownership, technical depth and collaboration across functions • Support FP & A and leadership with analytics, forecasting inputs and insights into revenue drivers and system behaviors

Education

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  CIMA, Accounting and Finance

  2013 — 2016

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA, Finance, General

  2007 — 2012

• St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

  Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Accounting and Finance

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Accounting
• Finance
• Auditing
• Corporate Fp&a
• Contract Pricing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Statutory Audit
• Income Tax
• Sap Erp
• Financial Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Tax
• Balance Sheet Review
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting