About
Finance transformation leader with 20 years of experience in accounting operations, shared services, and end-to-end process reengineering across global SaaS environments. Proven track record delivering $6M+ in annual savings through payment optimization, billing platform modernization, and AI-enabled process improvement. Deep expertise building scalable quote-to-cash and procure-to-pay capabilities while maintaining SOX compliance and internal controls integrity. Proven cross-functional partner across Finance, GTM, Engineering, Product, and Data teams.
Core Competencies
Finance Transformation
Process Reengineering
Quote-to-Cash (QTC)
Procure-to-Pay (PTP)
Revenue Recognition
Billing & Collections
Credit Risk Management
Financial Reporting & Close
SOX Compliance & Controls
Program & Change Management
Automation & AI Enablement
Systems Implementation
KPI Design & Analytics
Cross-Functional Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Shared Service Delivery
Technology & Tools
NetSuiteOracleZuoraStripeCoupaWorkdayTableauDatabricksExcelJiraConfluenceRovoClaude AIChatGPTGemini
Professional Experience
Atlassian Pty Ltd | Sydney / Remote, Australia
Senior Manager, Finance TransformationMay 2021 – March 2026
- Led payment-efficiency initiatives delivering $6M–$9M in annual transaction fee savings across Treasury, Engineering, and payment provider partnerships.
- Built in-house credit management system reducing manual credit operations by 25% and accelerating Enterprise deal velocity.
- Architected invoice recovery process recapturing $400K/month ($4.8M annualized) in previously uncollectible revenue.
- Led Finance readiness for billing platform unification to 98% completion, enabling automated Enterprise multi-year billing.
- Contributed to soft limit and high watermark billing designs projected to generate $20M in incremental annual revenue.
- Drove end-to-end process reengineering across QTC and PTP workflows, translating accounting and compliance requirements into scalable system designs.
- Evaluated platform changes for impact on billing, revenue recognition, collections, reporting, and SOX compliance.
Atlassian Phils Inc | Philippines
Senior Manager, AccountingJan 2017 – May 2021
- Led global AP, AR, and Revenue Accounting operations including month-end close, reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
- Established KPIs and procedures strengthening scalability and continuous improvement across core accounting operations.
- Partnered with Finance Systems to improve QTC and PTP processes through system enhancements and intelligent automation.
- Supported post-acquisition integration, stabilizing operations and aligning acquired processes with company standards.
Atlassian Phils Inc | Philippines
Manager, AccountingJul 2014 – Jan 2017
- Managed global AP, AR, credit management, and collections across regions, balancing service delivery with control discipline.
- Shaped collections strategies with Sales and Channel teams; delivered month-end close, flux analysis, and leadership reporting.
Accenture Inc. | Philippines
Associate Manager, Procure-to-PaySep 2011 – Jul 2014
- Managed end-to-end PTP operations for Meta (then operating as Facebook) including supplier management, procurement, invoice processing, employee expense reports, and payments.
- Drove automation and standardization initiatives improving service delivery, consistency, and cost efficiency at scale.
Team Lead, PTP / Vendor Management / APAug 2006 – Sep 2011
- Progressed through leadership roles across PTP, vendor management, and AP in high-volume outsourced finance environments.
AI & Innovation Portfolio
CLIENT PROJECT · DELIVERED
Payroll Intelligence Suite
Two AI-powered tools automating the full payroll-to-NetSuite pipeline for a US veterinary group: from UKG payroll register to balanced journal entries, with a three-module cost allocation engine and a unified GL mapping layer. Built and delivered via Claude.
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UKG Payroll Register
NetSuite JE CSV
GL Code Mapping
Metabase
Finance Automation
LIVE DEMO
AI Finance Operations Suite
Five interactive tools built with React and Claude AI demonstrating applied artificial intelligence across core finance workflows. Each tool runs on realistic sample data with AI-driven scoring models, anomaly detection, and actionable recommendations.
01
Invoice Anomaly Detector
Flags duplicates, decimal errors, pricing variances, and vendor mismatches across PTP data.
02
Collections Prioritization Engine
AI-scores receivables by recovery urgency, risk, and aging with recommended next actions.
03
Finance Close Automation Planner
Sequences month-end tasks with dependency mapping and automation potential scoring.
04
Credit Risk Scoring Model
Assigns A/B/C/D risk tiers with AI-recommended credit limits per customer.
05
Vendor Payment Optimization
Analyzes discount capture, transaction fees, and payment methods to surface annual savings.
ATLASSIAN · ENTERPRISE AI
AI Initiatives at Atlassian
Built and conceptualised AI-powered agents inside the Atlassian ecosystem to reduce manual overhead, accelerate decision-making, and close the information gap between Engineering and Finance.
01
Finance Intelligence Agent (Rovo)
Reads cross-team Commerce release pages and surfaces only what Finance needs: AR, Revenue, AP, and Tax impacts. Teams get a focused brief without the noise.
02
Smart Onboarding Access Agent (Rovo ยท POC)
Identifies system access needed by role and auto-raises all request tickets in one trigger, turning days of back-and-forth into a seamless day-one experience.
03
Agentic Credit Decision Engine (Concept)
AI workflow following a structured decision matrix to auto-generate a credit packet covering financials, limit, recommendation, and risk next steps. No more manual review.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Polytechnic University of the Philippines | 2000 – 2004