Shannon Winningham

About Shannon Winningham

I’m a finance leader with over 13 years of experience partnering with executives at high-growth and public technology companies to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements.Throughout my career I’ve worked at the intersection of finance and operations, leading cross-functional initiatives, aligning stakeholders across organizations, and helping leadership teams translate complex topics into execution. My experience spans consulting, industry, and public accounting, where I’ve worked closely with executives and finance organizations to implement scalable processes, improve reporting frameworks, and support major business transformations.I enjoy helping organizations operate more effectively: bringing structure to complex problems, coordinating initiatives across teams, and ensuring my clients can navigate timelines smoothly. I excel at managing multiple projects and teams at the same time and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

1. Director, Finance Advisory

   Riveron

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Lead complex finance and operational initiatives for technology companies, partnering with CFOs and executive leadership to implement scalable processes and organizational improvements• Manage cross-functional projects involving finance, product, sales, and legal teams, ensuring alignment and successful execution across stakeholders• Drive strategic initiatives including revenue model implementation, finance transformation efforts, and operational improvements across client organizations• Deliver executive-level presentations and trainings on complex finance and business topics to leadership teams and broader organizations• Mentor and lead consulting teams while managing project timelines, budgets, and client relationships• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters, including leading the implementation of ASC 606 and ASC 842 for various clients• Lead multiple IPO and SPAC projects, coordinating efforts between finance, legal and banking teams• Supervise projects throughout the entire lifecycle, defining project goals, managing budgets, and monitoring progress

Education

• UNSW

  Business/Marketing

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Accounting