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Eileen Parker

San Ramon,CA

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with extensive expertise in revenue recognition, financial systems implementations, and global team leadership for multi-billion dollar public and private companies. Proficient in optimizing financial processes and ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while driving operational efficiency through strategic problem-solving. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, implementing scalable systems, and delivering precise financial reporting in fast-paced environments. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to foster growth and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director of Finance & Accounting

Ivanti
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed global staff of 30 professionals, including CPAs, for $2B+ technology company.
  • Oversaw revenue recognition, accounting, deal desk, and accounts receivable functions globally.
  • Global Process Owner for Quote to Cash.
  • Responsible for System Integrations & Implementations. (SAP, Stripe, Informatica, Klarity AI, Floqast, RevStream, NetSuite, etc.)
  • Reduced Revenue and AR close from 20 business days to 3 days.
  • Executed complex revenue recognition for multi-POB arrangements involving software licenses, subscription, SaaS, hardware, and professional services.
  • Implemented systems integration for revenue management using SAP, Aptitude RevStream, and Klarity AI.
  • Consolidated five acquired companies into a unified source for global revenue recognition.
  • Responsible for Royalties due to 3rd party vendors.
  • Responsible for Direct, OEM, Royalty, and Monthly Recurring Billing and Revenue Recognition.
  • Manage AR Accounting including the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts & Bad Debt Reserves.
  • Integrated RevStream with SAP S4 Hana to enhance data flow and reporting efficiency.
  • Implemented Klarity AI to automate the Revenue Recognition Deal Review process allowing human resources to focus on the highest risk transactions.
  • Responsible for Revenue and Accounts Receivable Audit.
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
  • Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
  • Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Implemented internal controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced errors in reporting.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software solutions, improving data accuracy and streamlining operations across departments.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards, maintaining company's reputation and integrity.
  • Played pivotal role in acquisition process, conducting due diligence and financial analysis that led to successful integrations.
  • Championed adoption of sustainable business practices, resulting in cost savings and improved corporate social responsibility.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement within finance department, encouraging professional development and innovation.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Sr. Director of Finance, Quote to Cash & Deal Desk

Rimini Street, Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Managed global quote-to-cash functions, increasing operational efficiency.
  • Implemented global Finance Deal Desk, streamlining deal review and approval processes.
  • Responsible for ASC-606 Adoption
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of order-to-cash processes to ensure data integrity.
  • Researched and documented accounting policies per US GAAP and ASC 606.
  • Supervised invoicing, credit and collections, optimizing accounts receivable management.
  • Established SOX controls over order-to-cash functions, covering credit, collections, billing, and revenue recognition.
  • Led a team of 20 professionals, achieving Presidents Club for outstanding leadership in support of Sales.
  • Global Process owner for RevPro Implementation and upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
  • Prepared Sales Tax Reports for accounts receivable, ensuring compliance to the appropriate taxing authority.
  • Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly enhancing accuracy and timeliness of monthly and annual reports.

Sr. Director of Accounting & Finance

Accretive Solutions
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Clients include: VMWARE & NetApp.
  • Revenue Recognition ASC 606 Implementation.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) ASC 605 and 606.
  • Project Manager for RevStream Implementation.
  • Create Business Requirements Documentation for ERP System design and Data Migration.
  • Participate in the design of complex system integrations for upstream (SFDC, Oracle EBS, iAsset, Learn) and downstream (commissions, BI Reporting tools, SAP) systems.
  • Prepare Detailed Use Cases for complex accounting transactions and scenarios.
  • Develop Test Scripts for complex accounting transactions and reporting, including detailed outcomes.
  • Partner with vendor (RevStream) on Business & Technical Requirements Design, Proof of Concept System setup, and business walk-throughs.
  • Develop and manage functional design Change Requests.
  • Develop and Manage Reporting Requirements for transactional, financial, and management reporting.
  • PMO Office - development and tracking of system and process gaps, Risks, Actions, and Development.
  • Develop and execute Data Conversion and Validation plans.
  • Partner with Internal Audit to identify SOX Risks, update SOX Narratives and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), and testing of newly implemented processes and systems.
  • Participate in and manage testing, bug/defect tracking, and resolution.
  • Partners cross-functionally with IT, Reporting, Professional Service, and Global Teams (Ireland and India) to complete deliverables timely and drive the project to completion.

Sr. Director of Revenue & Sales Operations

Gracenote (Tribune Media)
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Oversee Quote to Cash for Global Gracenote companies.
  • Executive Sponsor for Oracle implementation.
  • Oversee Deal Desk Implementation & manage the finance deal desk.
  • Drive operational efficiency by defining and implementing streamlined processes and controls; utilize systems to automate processes and controls wherever possible.
  • Managed Staff of 15 employees across the US.
  • Project lead for ASC 606 Implementation.
  • Integrate 11 acquired companies for Order to Cash functions.
  • Manage external and SOX audits with PWC, Internal Auditors & Deloitte.
  • Revenue Forecasting and Analysis.
  • Zuora Billing implementation and management.

Director of Revenue

Accela
11.2012 - 10.2015
  • Technical Revenue Recognition Subject Matter Expert –Global Multi Element and SaaS Transactions.
  • Manage Global Order to Cash functions – Accounts Receivable, Cash Collections, Deal Desk, and Revenue Recognition.
  • Order to Cash lead for major Capital Raises yielding $200M of Venture Capital investments in 12 months.
  • Implement and manage Deal Desk.
  • Improve the close cycle from 15 days to 4 days for Order to Cash
  • Responsible for integrating all acquired companies and assuming responsibility for all Order to Cash functions with minimal increase to existing head count
  • Business Lead for NetSuite evaluation, selection, Business Requirements, and implementation
  • Establish Global Finance Process and Controls
  • Manage KPMG External Audit – inclusive of annual audits and incremental audits to switch from Fiscal Year to a Calendar Year.
  • Cash Forecasting.
  • NetSuite Administrator, Order Management, Accounts Receivable & Revenue.
  • Manage a team of 12 Global Employees, including Sr. Revenue Manager.
  • Great Plains, NetSuite, Salesforce.
  • Employee of the Year 2014.
  • Promoted August 2015.

Director of Revenue

Independent Accounting Contractor
08.2009 - 04.2012
  • Company Overview: Clients include Taleo, Silicon Graphics, Good Technologies, VMWARE, McAfee, Cadence.
  • Key Deal Desk Manager.
  • Provide Revenue Recognition guidance on key deal negotiations.
  • Provide the Executive staff with a summary of the Revenue and Margin analysis on potential deals for the McAfee business.
  • Approve Salesforce Opportunities for McAfee Sales Team and Channel Partners.
  • Manage the Revenue Department and International/Inter-Company Accounting
  • Oracle 11i GL, AR, OM, Business Objects Reporting, Lawson GL
  • Manage Quarter End Close and Audit for Revenue, International and Intercompany Accounting
  • Drive process improvements.
  • Implement Internal Controls.

Sr Revenue Manager

EMC Corporation
06.2006 - 08.2009
  • Technical Software Revenue Subject Matter Expertise Guidance for all of EMC Executive Management, Senior Management and Staff Accountants.
  • Decision maker for all Software and Hardware transaction structures pursuant to Revenue Recognition Standards & US GAAP.
  • Implement a World Class, Best in Class Revenue Recognition “Deal Desk” Support Team while providing outstanding customer service to Sales and Operations.
  • Manage Internal and External Audit for Revenue Recognition.
  • Business owner for Revenue Data and System related projects
  • Manage Staff of 15 employees.
  • Integrate all acquired SW Organizations into a singular Accounting organization with streamline process and controls to eliminate redundancy & inefficiency, while improving overall support to the field and legal organizations.
  • Partner with field to drive innovative deal negotiations to increase sales. In Q2 2008 proposed deal structure to Independent Audit firm, resulting in over $20M sales in initial quarter.
  • Primary contact Audits for Worldwide Software, Hardware, and combined, complex transactions.
  • Implement process and controls to catch issues before close of quarter resulting in rare, unexpected deferral or carve out of license revenue.
  • Coordinate Transaction review and documentation globally and store in Document Management System.
  • Develop Specifications and work with IT to execute all System Modifications to improve processes and data integrity related to Oracle OM, Billing, Revenue Recognition and Reporting.

Director of Revenue Operations

VA Software
10.2005 - 06.2006
  • Revenue Forecasting and Reporting for $200M Software Company/Online Advertising.
  • Oversee integration for OEM/Channel Revenue.
  • Revenue Accounting & Operations, ERP & Reporting Systems.

Sr. Finance Manager - Revenue & FPA

SYMANTEC/VERITAS
08.2003 - 10.2005
  • Enterprise Revenue Forecasting and Reporting for $5B Software Company.
  • Responsible for Channel Revenue Recognition, Accounting & Reporting.
  • Third Party Royalties Payable and Receivable.
  • Accounting for all Direct and Indirect Revenue streams.
  • SOX Compliance for Revenue Recognition.
  • Oracle lead for AR and Revenue implementation.
  • Co-Lead of Revenue Integration Merger (VERITAS and Symantec) Teams for OEM/Channel Revenue, Revenue Accounting & Operations, and Revenue ERP & Reporting Systems Oracle 11i, AR, GL, OM and Business Objects Reporting.

Sr Revenue Manager

PeopleSoft
03.1999 - 08.2003
  • Global Accounting for All Revenue Streams for $2B Public Software Company.
  • North America Accounting for Accrued Liabilities and Expense Accounts.
  • Corporate AR Reserve Accounting and Analysis, Corporate Settlements and Reserve Accounting.
  • Business Lead for Revenue Implementation of PeopleSoft ERP & SQL Query Reporting.
  • Manage staff inclusive of 9 Accountants & Supervisors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management

University of Phoenix
San Ramon
07.1994

Skills

  • ASC 606 expertise
  • Expertise in revenue recognition practices
  • Cross-functional deal negotiation
  • Quote to cash process management
  • Financial analysis expertise
  • General ledger management
  • GPO for finance software solutions (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, RevStream, RevPro, Klarity, etc)
  • SOX internal controls oversight
  • Skilled in enhancing procedural efficiency
  • Effective policy implementation
  • Financial management for high-tech industries
  • Oversight of audit activities
  • Mergers and acquisitions management
  • Timely monthly close management
  • Collaborative team member

Timeline

Sr. Director of Finance & Accounting

Ivanti
08.2021 - Current

Sr. Director of Finance, Quote to Cash & Deal Desk

Rimini Street, Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2021

Sr. Director of Accounting & Finance

Accretive Solutions
02.2017 - 12.2017

Sr. Director of Revenue & Sales Operations

Gracenote (Tribune Media)
10.2015 - 02.2017

Director of Revenue

Accela
11.2012 - 10.2015

Director of Revenue

Independent Accounting Contractor
08.2009 - 04.2012

Sr Revenue Manager

EMC Corporation
06.2006 - 08.2009

Director of Revenue Operations

VA Software
10.2005 - 06.2006

Sr. Finance Manager - Revenue & FPA

SYMANTEC/VERITAS
08.2003 - 10.2005

Sr Revenue Manager

PeopleSoft
03.1999 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management

University of Phoenix

Awards

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