Will Gould

Vice President, General Manager at Language World
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Experience

    • Italy
    • Education Administration Programs
    • Vice President, General Manager
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      Sacramento, California Area

    • Director of Finance
      • 2018 - Jul 2019

      Sacramento, California Area

    • Finance Accounting Consultant
      • 2017 - Present

      Sacramento, California Area

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, Group Controller
      • May 2015 - Aug 2017

      Sacramento, California Area Provided financial expertise to local executive team, oversaw accounting operations for $150M MediCal Business Partnership. Charged with accountability for integrity of financial results through oversight of material customer and vendor transactions, compliance with corporate accounting policies, staff development and detailed analysis of results reported throughout the close. ASC 606 conversion lead. Key Achievements: • Directed financial accounting initiatives while partnering with… Show more Provided financial expertise to local executive team, oversaw accounting operations for $150M MediCal Business Partnership. Charged with accountability for integrity of financial results through oversight of material customer and vendor transactions, compliance with corporate accounting policies, staff development and detailed analysis of results reported throughout the close. ASC 606 conversion lead. Key Achievements: • Directed financial accounting initiatives while partnering with operations, sales, legal, and executives throughout deal evaluation, structure, and approval of new revenue contracts totaling $26M. • Managed team that increased revenue by $7M and net cash flows by $14M through prime contract recovery initiative, accounts receivable improvement, and acceleration of professional services invoice cycle from 75 days to 20 days. Show less

    • Corporate Controller
      • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

      Sacramento, CA Area CFO level guidance to a privately held multi-corp business in transition that generated $15M in annual net revenue from $50M gross auction proceeds. Key Achievements: • Influenced owner to divest from non-profitable out of state operation and redirect resources to grow profitable locations. • Oversaw the restructuring of the finance and full-cycle accounting function in anticipation of future growth.

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Finance
      • 2012 - Jul 2014

      Sacramento, CA Area -- Global Med Technologies acquired by Haemonetics Division head of finance providing CFO level leadership to the $60M software and services business for $1B medical device corporation. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of SaaS, License, Implementation and PCS revenue accounting and financial data. Key Achievements: • Introduced customer license compliance concept and partnered with sales ops to implement first-time program resulting in $2M+ incremental revenue. • Influenced the President of the global software solutions business to… Show more Division head of finance providing CFO level leadership to the $60M software and services business for $1B medical device corporation. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of SaaS, License, Implementation and PCS revenue accounting and financial data. Key Achievements: • Introduced customer license compliance concept and partnered with sales ops to implement first-time program resulting in $2M+ incremental revenue. • Influenced the President of the global software solutions business to re-calibrate incentive plans to drive revenue growth and execute thrift measures to further improve bottom line. • Championed efforts to improve software revenue recognition compliance across corporation through initiatives including sales force education and contract standardization to eliminate unintended deferrals on new arrangements. Show less

    • Retail Office Equipment
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Area Director, Financial Operations
      • 2007 - 2012

      Sacramento, CA Area -- IKON Office Solutions acquired by Ricoh Regional finance head providing CFO leadership to the $150M and 350 employee equipment, software (license and SaaS offerings) and services business unit including direct management of area leasing and financial analysts and administrative staff. Key Achievements: • Partnered with area VP/GM in development and implementation of area business strategies that drove revenue growth and reduced overhead costs while turning bottom five area ranking to #1 in 36 months. • Collaborated with… Show more Regional finance head providing CFO leadership to the $150M and 350 employee equipment, software (license and SaaS offerings) and services business unit including direct management of area leasing and financial analysts and administrative staff. Key Achievements: • Partnered with area VP/GM in development and implementation of area business strategies that drove revenue growth and reduced overhead costs while turning bottom five area ranking to #1 in 36 months. • Collaborated with sales teams on strategic pricing of multi-million dollar contract wins for healthcare, education, state/local government, tech, and retail customers to drive revenue and deliver margin. • Improved relevance of annual operating plan through collaboration with area, region, and corporate headquarters leadership to create realistic and challenging financial goals, which increased functional manager buy-in and execution in line with plan throughout the fiscal year. Show less

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director Finance, Corporate Controller
      • 2005 - 2007

      San Francisco Bay Area - Taleo acquired by Oracle Managed corporate and operations accounting functions for pure-play SaaS / cloud computing business. Developed team of 15 located in Dublin, CA and Quebec City, Canada in performing optimally. Oversaw internal and SEC financial reporting function and provided financial content of earnings release. Participated on the Audit Committee of Board of Directors. Key Achievements: • Teamed with CFO on S-1 filing and effective IPO in Oct 2005 that netted over $60M in proceeds. • Spearheaded… Show more Managed corporate and operations accounting functions for pure-play SaaS / cloud computing business. Developed team of 15 located in Dublin, CA and Quebec City, Canada in performing optimally. Oversaw internal and SEC financial reporting function and provided financial content of earnings release. Participated on the Audit Committee of Board of Directors. Key Achievements: • Teamed with CFO on S-1 filing and effective IPO in Oct 2005 that netted over $60M in proceeds. • Spearheaded concurrent implementation of Lawson Financials and SOX compliance initiatives involving financial close, financial statement preparation, and SEC filings processes. Show less

    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • 2000 - 2005

      San Francisco Bay Area Directed all accounting functions: internal and external financial reporting, international accounting departments, consolidation of multi-currency entities, transfer pricing, cash flow and complex private equity structure. •Collaborated with key executives to develop the annual financial plan, create dashboard reporting around key performance indicators, analyze financial results, and identify and implement cost savings initiatives. •Led multi-national implementation of Oracle 11i… Show more Directed all accounting functions: internal and external financial reporting, international accounting departments, consolidation of multi-currency entities, transfer pricing, cash flow and complex private equity structure. •Collaborated with key executives to develop the annual financial plan, create dashboard reporting around key performance indicators, analyze financial results, and identify and implement cost savings initiatives. •Led multi-national implementation of Oracle 11i Financials across all entities within budget. •Implemented accounting procedures, including revenue recognition, consolidation, inter-company transactions, transfer pricing and foreign currency conversion. •Developed and managed production of financial packages used in $60M equity private placement. •Provided accounting expertise for acquisitions and joint venture formation. Show less

    • India
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mgr of Procedures and M&A Integration, Controller
      • 1996 - 2000

      San Francisco Bay Area

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • Project Finance Manager
      • 1994 - 1996
    • China
    • Accounting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervising Senior, Audit Practice
      • 1990 - 1994

Education

  • UC Santa Barbara
    B.A., Business Economics; Accounting

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