Ben Li
Finance Manager
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Ambitious Finance Professional well-versed in balancing priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure. Proficient in Anaplan and Netsuite paired with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to promote organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Ringcentral
Belmont, CA
11.2017 - Current
- Used strong relationship building skills to create strong Business Partner relationships with G&A executives (Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Legal, Supply Chain), which allowed for more candid discussions and trust with FP&A.
- Partnered with Accounting to review monthly close for trending analysis and accruals to help ensure quarterly actuals met budgets and accurate accruals.
- Worked with each G&A department to create bottom’s up AOP to allow for Vendor level BVA analysis within Anaplan.
- Utilized knowledge of NetSuite and Anaplan to reduce time to prepare monthly depreciation forecast and increased accuracy by using the depreciation waterfall.
- Leveraged strong Accounting skills to provide thought leadership on Anaplan Capex module redesign.
- Lead project to implement Project Codes within NetSuite to allow for more accurate and timely monthly Capital Expenditure Reporting.
- Leading a cross functional project with IT and Financial Systems teams to create a driver based model within Anaplan to use Company HC forecast to forecast Software License and Laptop needs.
- Promoted from Senior Financial Analyst to Manager in October 2020
Senior Financial Analyst
TiVo (formerly Rovi Corporation)
San Carlos, CA
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed quarterly total company Board level revenue variance commentary and analysis (QoQ, YoY, Plan) and created revenue presentation materials provided to TiVO E-Staff, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee.
- Streamlined weekly revenue pipeline reporting by leveraging BI tools to provide TiVO E-Staff more timely visibility into quarterly Sales pipeline.
- Developed and managed TiVO’s first combined company revenue budget process by partnering with upper level Finance and Sales management team, creating post-acquisition revenue budget consolidation & submission process, and materials (submission templates and executive presentations).
Financial Analyst
Comcast Sportsnet
San Francisco, CA
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed monthly commissions calculation and complex quarterly contra revenue accrual for Comcast Sportsnet ensuring that payout amounts adhered to policy and that contra revenue was accurate and complete to meet GAAP accounting requirements.
- Actively interacted with corporate FP&A team and all department heads to ensure accurate and timely completion of the budget, forecasts, accounting close process and variance analysis for NBC Sports Group.
- Worked collaboratively with sales team in identifying drivers and metrics to accurately forecast and budget monthly sales.
- Reviewed variances in monthly financial close packages to ensure that amounts were accurate and provided variance explanations based on close knowledge of the business.
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touché
San Francisco, CA
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Performed variance analysis and investigated changes from quarter over quarter financials to identify changes in the business, relevant cost drivers, and financial misstatements.
- Tested and audited SOX controls by conducting process walkthroughs and tested processed by sampling transactions.
- Displayed strong aptitude of learning and understanding various processes and industries by developing a thorough understanding of processes in order to audit and discuss findings with Internal/Client upper management.
NCG Rotation Product Development Finance Analyst & Internal Audit
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Analyzed various business cases to ensure that proposed Capital Expenditures met the Company’s given IRR requirements during a challenging financial time for the Company.
- Reviewed contracts (up to $5 million) with various suppliers to ensure the accuracy of the financial terms being agreed to were within budgeted amounts.
- Led 2 audits by creating the audit scope through risk assessments analysis and resource organization, working with 4 or more auditors, and leading status meetings with Operational Directors.
- Utilized strong analytical skills to understand new processes and provide feedback on how processes could be improved to be more financially efficient and identified gaps in processes that exposed the Company to potential risks.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 07.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Psychology
University Of Michigan
09.2004 - 05.2008
Timeline
Finance Manager
Ringcentral
11.2017 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
TiVo (formerly Rovi Corporation)
12.2015 - 11.2017
Financial Analyst
Comcast Sportsnet
05.2014 - 12.2015
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touché
09.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University
07.2010 - 12.2011
NCG Rotation Product Development Finance Analyst & Internal Audit
Ford Motor Company
10.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Psychology
University Of Michigan
09.2004 - 05.2008
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