Megan Carlson, Cpa
About Megan Carlson, Cpa
Megan Carlson, CPA, is the Assistant Controller at Butterfly Network, Inc. with over 15 years of experience in accounting and revenue recognition.
Title and Current Role
Megan Carlson is currently serving as the Assistant Controller at Butterfly Network, Inc. She joined the company in May 2021, bringing with her extensive expertise in accounting and revenue recognition. Her role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing the financial operations of the company.
Career at Medidata Solutions
Megan Carlson worked at Medidata Solutions for a decade, holding a series of progressively senior roles in revenue recognition. She started in 2011 as a Senior Revenue Analyst and moved up the ranks to become the Senior Director, Revenue Recognition, a position she held from 2020 to 2021. Throughout these positions, Carlson was responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing revenue recognition policies, and leading a team of accounting professionals.
Early Career and Audit Experience
Prior to her tenure at Medidata Solutions, Megan Carlson worked at Deloitte & Touche as an ERS Senior Consultant in Financial Accounting & Reporting Services for nearly a year. She also spent four years at Grant Thornton LLP, starting as an Audit Associate and later becoming a Senior Audit Associate. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in audit and consulting services, essential for her later specialization in revenue recognition and financial accounting.
Educational Background
Megan Carlson holds both a Master of Accounting (2005-2006) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2001-2005) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School. Her rigorous academic training has equipped her with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in accounting and finance.
Industry Expertise
With over 15 years of experience in accounting and revenue recognition, Megan Carlson specializes in financial accounting, reporting services, and revenue recognition policy implementation. Her background includes significant experience in both Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms, where she honed her skills in audit, financial reporting, and consulting services. Carlson has demonstrated a consistent ability to transition successfully from audit to revenue recognition and accounting management roles.