Experience

SiFive

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sr Director of Finance, FP&A (Consultant)

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  SiFive is a well-funded start-up focused on development of RISC-V technology which has seen significant worldwide traction across the semiconductor space. I reported directly to the CFO. Major responsibilities include development of operating budgets, preparation of quarterly financial board material, investor reporting packages and leading cross functional planning with rapid headcount growth (30 to 400 in last year) & expense growth ($25M to $57M in last year). Other responsibilities include… Show more SiFive is a well-funded start-up focused on development of RISC-V technology which has seen significant worldwide traction across the semiconductor space. I reported directly to the CFO. Major responsibilities include development of operating budgets, preparation of quarterly financial board material, investor reporting packages and leading cross functional planning with rapid headcount growth (30 to 400 in last year) & expense growth ($25M to $57M in last year). Other responsibilities include assisting accounting team with monthly close, implementation of Microsoft Navision ERP software & audit preparation work in support of 2017 – 2018 audit. Supported CFO in fund raising efforts of $100M+ (Series C/D) & spearheaded financial modeling for a significant acquisition which closed in June 2018 and have helped integrate within SiFive. Show less SiFive is a well-funded start-up focused on development of RISC-V technology which has seen significant worldwide traction across the semiconductor space. I reported directly to the CFO. Major responsibilities include development of operating budgets, preparation of quarterly financial board material, investor reporting packages and leading cross functional planning with rapid headcount growth (30 to 400 in last year) & expense growth ($25M to $57M in last year). Other responsibilities include… Show more SiFive is a well-funded start-up focused on development of RISC-V technology which has seen significant worldwide traction across the semiconductor space. I reported directly to the CFO. Major responsibilities include development of operating budgets, preparation of quarterly financial board material, investor reporting packages and leading cross functional planning with rapid headcount growth (30 to 400 in last year) & expense growth ($25M to $57M in last year). Other responsibilities include assisting accounting team with monthly close, implementation of Microsoft Navision ERP software & audit preparation work in support of 2017 – 2018 audit. Supported CFO in fund raising efforts of $100M+ (Series C/D) & spearheaded financial modeling for a significant acquisition which closed in June 2018 and have helped integrate within SiFive. Show less



A10 Networks, Inc

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sr Director of Finance, FP&A (Consultant)

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  In this role, I reported directly to the CFO and led a FP&A team of three responsible for all margin & expense forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting. Together, we delivered annual operating plans (AOP), interim quarterly revisions, long range plans, analyses that ensured accurate P&L projections, attack plans from unplanned changes in business conditions, financial management of new products, and vendor negotiation support. Hired by A10 Networks to coach, train and motivate… Show more In this role, I reported directly to the CFO and led a FP&A team of three responsible for all margin & expense forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting. Together, we delivered annual operating plans (AOP), interim quarterly revisions, long range plans, analyses that ensured accurate P&L projections, attack plans from unplanned changes in business conditions, financial management of new products, and vendor negotiation support. Hired by A10 Networks to coach, train and motivate the staff to higher levels of performance and continuous improvement of their skill levels. Skills: management reporting, revenue forecasting, expense forecasting, strategic planning, data analysis, Excel, Adaptive Planning, Oracle, budgeting, P&L modeling, revenue recognition, cash flow management, gross profit analysis Show less In this role, I reported directly to the CFO and led a FP&A team of three responsible for all margin & expense forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting. Together, we delivered annual operating plans (AOP), interim quarterly revisions, long range plans, analyses that ensured accurate P&L projections, attack plans from unplanned changes in business conditions, financial management of new products, and vendor negotiation support. Hired by A10 Networks to coach, train and motivate… Show more In this role, I reported directly to the CFO and led a FP&A team of three responsible for all margin & expense forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting. Together, we delivered annual operating plans (AOP), interim quarterly revisions, long range plans, analyses that ensured accurate P&L projections, attack plans from unplanned changes in business conditions, financial management of new products, and vendor negotiation support. Hired by A10 Networks to coach, train and motivate the staff to higher levels of performance and continuous improvement of their skill levels. Skills: management reporting, revenue forecasting, expense forecasting, strategic planning, data analysis, Excel, Adaptive Planning, Oracle, budgeting, P&L modeling, revenue recognition, cash flow management, gross profit analysis Show less



AppliedMicro

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Finance, FP&A

  • 2002 - 2016

  In this role, I reported directly to the CFO and led a FP&A team responsible for all margin & expense forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting. Together, we delivered annual operating plans (AOP), interim quarterly revisions, long range plans, analyses that ensured accurate P&L projections, attack plans from unplanned changes in business conditions, financial management of new products, and vendor negotiation support. I directly supported the CFO in quarterly reporting for the… Show more In this role, I reported directly to the CFO and led a FP&A team responsible for all margin & expense forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting. Together, we delivered annual operating plans (AOP), interim quarterly revisions, long range plans, analyses that ensured accurate P&L projections, attack plans from unplanned changes in business conditions, financial management of new products, and vendor negotiation support. I directly supported the CFO in quarterly reporting for the Board of Directors, M&A support, corporate restructurings and key advisor on all major spending items. Skills: management reporting, forecasting, strategic planning, data analysis, Excel, SAP, budgeting, product costing, product lifecycle, contracts & negotiations, P&L modeling, revenue recognition, cash flow management, acquisition integration, gross profit analysis, balance sheet

• Financial Analyst V

  • 1996 - 2002

  In this role, I reported directly to the corporate controller in this period of APM’s initial public years and hyper growth. Managed significant growth in operating expenses and coordinated financial analysis of data across newly established business units of the company. Chief architect and interface with IT for implementing new and/or upgraded enterprise class reporting systems for reporting. Directly supported the CFO and corporate controller in preparation and attainment of APMs IPO… Show more In this role, I reported directly to the corporate controller in this period of APM’s initial public years and hyper growth. Managed significant growth in operating expenses and coordinated financial analysis of data across newly established business units of the company. Chief architect and interface with IT for implementing new and/or upgraded enterprise class reporting systems for reporting. Directly supported the CFO and corporate controller in preparation and attainment of APMs IPO (1997) Skills: management reporting, forecasting, data analysis, Excel, SAP, budgeting, product costing, product lifecycle, operational planning

• Senior Cost Accountant

  • 1990 - 1996

  In this role, I reported directly to the corporate controller in this period of ApM’s pre IPO stages. Developed, implemented and maintained all cost accounting systems associated with manufacturing operations. Partnered with manufacturing to develop cost models and reporting to maximize profitability from our internal wafer fabrication and test & assembly facilities. Skills: management reporting, forecasting, data analysis, Excel, SAP, budgeting, product costing, cost accounting… Show more In this role, I reported directly to the corporate controller in this period of ApM’s pre IPO stages. Developed, implemented and maintained all cost accounting systems associated with manufacturing operations. Partnered with manufacturing to develop cost models and reporting to maximize profitability from our internal wafer fabrication and test & assembly facilities. Skills: management reporting, forecasting, data analysis, Excel, SAP, budgeting, product costing, cost accounting, operational planning, gross profit analysis