Sheila Cheung
Chief Accounting Officer (Cao) @Mobileum
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Chief Accounting Officer (Cao) @Mobileum
Cupertino, CA, US
Pre-IPO private equity-owned global software company in telecommunications. Over 1,800 employees worldwide. Oversee global team of over 90 finance professionals. 5 direct reports.I lead the Finance team in California & India shared service center for global accounting. With my strategic expertise, I scale the accounting organization, optimize finance processes, and expand internal controls. I lead the financial reporting for board of directors/lenders and is a strategic advisor on M & As and restructuring.Selected Achievements: Transformed and implemented financial systems including Concur, Certinia and NetSuite (in progress). Reduced close cycle by 50% by optimizing people/systems/processes. Standardized/consolidated team based on functions vs. entities resulting in $2.5M+ cost savings. Led purchase accounting and annual audits post acquisitions. Implemented revised global travel & expense policy in collaboration with Human Resources team.
EDUCATION
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Certified Corporate Director Program
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, Accounting Focus
SKILLS
ABOUT SHEILA CHEUNG
Accomplished Big 4 CPA finance executive with over 20+ years of progressive experience in accounting, corporate governance, IPO readiness, international operations, financial planning & analysis, strong expertise in SaaS and hardware revenue recognition ASC606, SOX 404, 10Q/10K/S-1 SEC reporting, earnings releases, Audit Committee presentations and investors presentations. As a top-level finance executive for billion-dollar technology companies, I lead strategic financial operations to maximize top- and bottom-line growth. Reporting to the Audit Committees/Boards, I oversee international teams to build, grow, and transform financial and accounting operations through acquisitions and systems implementations. I thrive in organizations on the threshold of change. My passion is leading companies through transformation, including M&A, integration, scaling, systems automation, global expansion, process improvement, and IPO-readiness. Moreover, I lead multinational accounting teams to deliver outstanding financial and audit reporting despite fast-changing conditions. Highlights of my successes include: Drove IPO-readiness process and S-1 filing for Druva. Helped scale annual revenue run rate from $100M+ to $200M+ in less than 2 years. Oversaw transformation of global public company Calix into a market innovator with a mix of SaaS and hardware solutions. Led due diligence and integration planning for multiple M & As, including $2.1B acquisition of Dionex by ThermoFisher.As a transformational leader, I inspire and motivate my teams to create lasting change. I set ambitious goals, and empower people at all company levels to surpass them. The result is high-performing teams who deliver exceptional results in any circumstances. I am committed to continuous learning throughout life, and I embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. Anything is possible with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. If you would like to add another high-powered executive to your network, please do not hesitate to reach out. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.Core Competencies: IPO-Readiness | Corporate Governance | Board Reporting | Business Transformation | Change Management | Global Leadership | Mergers & Acquisitions | Strategic Financial Planning | Rapid Market Growth | Corporate Accounting | Financial Reporting | Audits | Integration Strategy | Start-Ups | Public Companies | Training and Mentorship | Process Improvement | Due Diligence | Digital Transformation | Internal Controls | Compliance | Relationship Builder
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