S RAHUL NATHAN
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Finance Manager with 14+ years of progressive experience in revenue recognition, financial reporting, and month-end closing operations. Experts in NetSuite, Oracle R12/Fusion, and OpenAir with a proven track record of delivering executive-level financial analysis, ensuring US GAAP/SOX compliance, and leading process optimization initiatives. Seeking a Manager / Senior Finance Manager role to leverage strategic financial planning, team leadership, and ERP expertise to drive organisational growth. Ambitious finance manager offering several years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Finance Manager
BeyondID, Inc.
Bengaluru
11.2021 - Current
- Led monthly and annual financial close processes for multi-entity operations, ensuring 100% compliance with US GAAP standards and corporate closing calendar deadlines
- Owned revenue reconciliation between NetSuite and OpenAir systems, identifying and resolving $150K+ in discrepancies annually through systematic variance analysis
- Presented weekly financial performance packages to the CEO and the leadership team, highlighting key KPIs, budget variances, and strategic business risks/opportunities
- Managed balance sheet reconciliations for 50+ accounts, including intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and prepaids, achieving 98% reconciliation accuracy.
- Prepared monthly business performance reports with variance analysis vs. budget/forecast, delivering actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making and cash management.
- Streamlined prepaid expense tracking and amortisation processes, reducing month-end close cycle time by 2 days through automation of journal entry preparation
- Coordinated with external auditors for interim and final audits, ensuring the timely delivery of audit schedules and the resolution of findings
- Enhanced financial processes for travel & expense (T&E) management and credit card allocation, increasing accuracy and efficiency.
Team Leader
State Street Corporation
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Reduced Unbilled Revenue aging by 35% through proactive monitoring and collaboration with Customer Relationship Managers to expedite billing cycles
- Monitored and processed client concessions and revenue reversals totaling $5M+ annually, ensuring accurate fee reserve analysis and facilitating timely revenue adjustments.
- Implemented enhanced reconciliation procedures for Revenue/AR/AP accounts, resolving 95% of outstanding balances within 30 days
- Determined monthly revenue forecasts and performed revenue analysis for 8 APAC entities with combined revenue of $250M+, calculating revenue/expense accruals under US GAAP
- Presented Global Unbilled Revenue Reconciliation and variance analysis (Accrual vs. Actual) to Senior Management and Legal Entity Controllers on monthly basis
- Supported financial audits and executed SOX controls testing, ensuring compliance with all control points.
- Ensured accurate cash application under CASS Regulations, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for client asset segregation
- Updated and maintained SOPs quarterly, enhancing process documentation quality and reducing onboarding time for new team members by 25%.
Lead Analyst
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
02.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes, including billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliation for Oracle Finance Division (OFD) across US and Canada entities
- Successfully executed month-end and quarter-end revenue-related activities, ensuring the timely and accurate closure of financial periods
- Processed 1,000+ transactions monthly, including Debit Memos, Credit Memos, manual invoices, and adjustments with 99.5% accuracy rate
- Successfully closed Sub-Ledger Books of Accounts for US and Canada operations monthly, coordinating with the GL team to ensure perfect matchups in GL books
- Executed intercompany fund transfers and reconciliations to ensure seamless financial reporting across multiple legal entities
- Reconciled invoices and credit memo transactions from multiple feeder systems (License, Support, Consulting, Education) with zero material variances
- Prepared monthly and quarterly write-offs per ageing criteria, conducting audit analysis to reduce bad debt exposure by 20%
- Collaborated with Cash Management and Controllers to resolve GL reconciliation issues, enhancing close cycle efficiency by 15%.
- Led weekly business calls with stakeholders to discuss reporting transition status, streamlining procedures, while maintaining quality standards
Financial Operations Specialist
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2011 - 11.2014
- Analysed and cleared aged debts totaling $2M+, improving collection efficiency by 30% through systematic follow-up and resolution strategies
- Reconciled client bad debt accounts, cash accounts, and debtor accounts accurately and reported timely, contributing to financial integrity.
- Supported accounts receivable operations by managing invoicing and payment processing for 200+ client accounts, enhancing financial tracking.
- Processed reimbursements via multiple payment methods (Cheque, Credit Card, EFT, Wire) with 100% accuracy and compliance
- Executed inter-branch fund transfers and reconciliations, ensuring accurate cash positioning across multiple locations to facilitate operational efficiency.
- Mentored and trained 8 new joiners on AR processes, financial systems (AIS), and client communication protocols
- Resolved 95% of client queries (internal and external) within 24 hours via email correspondence, maintaining high customer satisfaction
Education
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -
IMA
01-2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance (PGDBF) -
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
01-2017
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Reva Institute of Science and Management
Bangalore01-2012
Skills
- Financial Management
- Revenue Recognition
- Month-End Close
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Intercompany Accounting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Compliance & Controls
- US GAAP
- SOX Controls
- Internal & External Audit
- CASS Regulations
- ASC 606 Revenue Standards
- Technical Skills
- NetSuite
- Oracle R12/Fusion
- OpenAir
- QuickBooks
- ARCS
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Oracle Discoverer
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership
- Team Mentoring
- Stakeholder Reporting
- Process Standardization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Revenue forecasting
- Budget management
- Variance analysis
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Compliance management
- Problem resolution
- Client relations
- Financial audits
- Business forecasting
- KPI management
- P&L tracking
- Staff training
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance analysis
- Customer satisfaction
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Performance reviews
- Cash flow management
- Financial management
- Revenue recognition
- Vendor management
- Analytical thinking
Technical Proficiencies
Oracle E-Business Suite R12, Oracle Fusion, Oracle NetSuite, OpenAir, QuickBooks, AIS, Sunsystem, Parallax, Oracle ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service), Oracle Discoverer, Sun Application System, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel - Advanced: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, Power BI)
Awards
- Extra Mile Award, State Street Corporation, Standardised transaction processes for Australia and Hong Kong entities, improving operational efficiency.
- You Are Recognised (YAR) Award, Accenture Services, Best performer in terms of proactive approach for tasks and client relationship management.
Education Certifications
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA), 2024
- Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance (PGDBF), Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, 2017
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Reva Institute of Science and Management, Bangalore, 2012
Core Competencies
Revenue Recognition, Month-End Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Intercompany Accounting, Fixed Asset Management, US GAAP, SOX Controls, Internal & External Audit, CASS Regulations, ASC 606 Revenue Standards, NetSuite, Oracle R12/Fusion, OpenAir, QuickBooks, ARCS, MS Excel (Advanced), Oracle Discoverer, Financial Modeling, Team Mentoring, Stakeholder Reporting, Process Standardization, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Strategic Thinking
Timeline
Finance Manager
BeyondID, Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Team Leader
State Street Corporation
04.2019 - 11.2021
Lead Analyst
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 04.2019
Financial Operations Specialist
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 11.2014
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -
IMA
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance (PGDBF) -
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Reva Institute of Science and Management