Diane Cugia
About Diane Cugia
Diane Cugia is an Accounting Policy Analyst at Chevron in the San Francisco Bay Area with over 25 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis.
Title and Current Role
Diane Cugia is currently an Accounting Policy Analyst at Chevron, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has held this position since July 2011. In this capacity, she ensures accurate external reporting to the SEC and assists in documenting notes and management discussions. Additionally, Diane maintains strong working relationships and communicates with Chevron Operating Companies on projects and FASB changes.
Previous Roles and Experience
Diane Cugia has an extensive background in financial analysis and accounting, holding various roles over her career. From 2000 to 2011, she worked as a Financial Analyst at Chevron Inc. Prior to that, she spent four years as a Financial Analyst at Levi Strauss & CO (1996–2000) and ten years at Wells Fargo Bank (1980–1990) in a similar capacity. Her experience spans over 25 years, involving increasing responsibilities in the field.
Education and Specialized Skills
Diane earned her BS in Business Management/Human Resource from SF State University, where she studied from 1983 to 1985. She possesses specialized skills in SAP, with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise extends to Business Intelligence databases, Access databases, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Essbase Hyperion, and QuickBooks.
Expertise in GAAP Accounting and Project Leadership
Diane guides business regions on US GAAP accounting, ensuring correct accounting during contract development. She has contributed to smooth transitions in complex accounting areas such as leases, revenue recognition, capital spending, and equity investments. Additionally, she led a project to create a universal training program for employees on LIFO inventory.