Aarathi Nathan
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with over 15 years of experience in corporate controllership, acquired through roles at leading global organizations and Big 4 public accounting firms. Proven expertise in managing global accounting and reporting operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving strategic financial initiatives. Strong alignment with the requirements of the Senior Director & Corporate Controller - Accounting and Reporting position at Sandisk, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. Ready to leverage comprehensive industry knowledge to contribute to Sandisk's financial leadership and operational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Director
Juniper Networks (HPE Company)
03.2016 - Current
- US-Based Publicly Listed Co in AI Networking, Cloud and Security Solutions
- Leading the US Generally Accepted Accounting (US GAAP) & Reporting function from the Bangalore Global Capability Centre - General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Revenue, Leases & Intercompany.
- Global month-end and quarterly close management; Global accounting and reporting operations; Technical accounting positions and related SEC disclosures; Quarterly financial statement reviews (including key analytics & metrics) with the senior leadership team; Key partner for tax and statutory reporting; Risk assessment; Governance framework and financial controls (SOX compliance); Co-ordinate and successfully closed audits; Compliance; Lead, coach, mentor and retain large diverse teams.
- Business partnering by providing technical accounting guidance to cross functional teams on financial statement implications of transactions & business decisions; Established / refreshed Company’s accounting policies along with Controllership; Led the successful execution of complex projects which include global company-wide initiatives, ERP implementation, acquisition, integration & divestitures; Review of contracts & negotiation with vendors; Designed and implemented several automation & process excellence initiatives using SAP, Alteryx, Tableau, Blackline and other best-in-class tools to identify trends and unusual business transactions.
Technical Accounting Manager
Telenav Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- US-Based Company providing navigation & location-based services
- Led the Technical accounting & SEC Reporting function – Developed & finalized accounting policies to meet current business and regulatory requirements; Worked closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, align the controllership function to business objectives and provided accounting guidance; Evaluation, adoption & implementation of new accounting standards & worked on complex areas. Led the SEC reporting and filing process - Form 10K, Form 10Q, Form 8K, Earnings Release, CFO presentations & collaborated with Investor Relations on investor community related presentations.
SEC Reporting & Accounting Senior Analyst
Kennametal Inc.
01.2008 - 06.2014
- US-Based Publicly Listed Co providing tooling solutions & industrial materials
- Managed the SEC reporting process & technical accounting function - Provided accounting guidance & advisory services to business teams; Worked on evaluation, adoption & implementation of new accounting standards; Accounting related to complex areas - Impairment/ Restructuring/ Commitments & Contingencies & related areas.
Senior Audit Associate
Big 4 Public Accounting Firms – PricewaterhouseCoopers (Boston) LLP & Deloitte & Touche (Detroit) LLP
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Worked on audit of publicly listed companies and not-for-profit organizations. Worked with senior leadership team from the client side, audit engagement team, tax teams and national office on evaluation and finalization of complex, unusual / large transactions. Planned, managed and executed large and complex audits which included quarterly filings, divestitures, acquisitions, special transactions and related 404 / SOX procedures. Mentored, coached and managed diverse team members.
- Major clients included – General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Charles River Laboratories, Massachusetts Port Trust Authority, State Street Bank & other listed clients.
Senior Financial Analyst
Scope International (100% subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank)
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Management reporting for the business operations (Balance Sheet, P&L & Cash Flows) of Standard Chartered Bank.
Education
Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Chartered Accountant (CA) - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce - Major - Accounting
Bangalore University
Skills
- Controllership - Technical Accounting / SEC Reporting
- Global Accounting Operations
- Expertise - US GAAP / IFRS
- Proven Track Record - Execution
- Leadership - Diverse & Large Teams
- Critical Thinking
- Acquisitions & Integration / Divestitures
- SAP & Other Best-In-Class Tools
- Communication & Collaboration
- Diverse Industry Experience
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, Yoga & Music
Awards
External Industry Forums, Internal Forums
Timeline
Senior Finance Director
Juniper Networks (HPE Company)
03.2016 - Current
Technical Accounting Manager
Telenav Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
SEC Reporting & Accounting Senior Analyst
Kennametal Inc.
01.2008 - 06.2014
Senior Audit Associate
Big 4 Public Accounting Firms – PricewaterhouseCoopers (Boston) LLP & Deloitte & Touche (Detroit) LLP
01.2005 - 01.2008
Senior Financial Analyst
Scope International (100% subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank)
01.2002 - 01.2003
Chartered Accountant (CA) - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce - Major - Accounting
Bangalore University
Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
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