Sal Alswafta, MBA, Cpa
About Sal Alswafta, MBA, Cpa
Sal Alswafta, MBA, CPA, is the VP of Revenue Accounting at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in revenue recognition and the software industry.
Title and Current Role
Sal Alswafta serves as the Vice President of Revenue Accounting at Coupa Software. He has been in this role since 2021, overseeing the revenue recognition processes and policies for the company. His responsibilities include implementing the new revenue standard, ASC606, and contributing significantly to contract negotiation processes.
Professional Experience at Coupa Software
Sal Alswafta has an extensive history with Coupa Software. Before becoming VP of Revenue Accounting, he held the positions of Senior Director and Director of Revenue Recognition. In these roles, he was responsible for managing the company's revenue recognition policy, processes, and procedures, including conducting research and authoring technical memos. His tenure at Coupa Software, which started in 2015, showcases his expertise in revenue recognition for the software industry.
Previous Roles in Revenue Management
Before joining Coupa Software, Sal Alswafta gained significant experience in revenue management at several companies. From 2012 to 2015, he was a Senior Manager of Revenue at NetSuite. Prior to that, he served as a Revenue Manager at multiple organizations, including Gigamon, Nanometrics, and Taleo Corp. These roles helped him build a solid foundation in revenue recognition, especially for software and SaaS business models.
Educational Background
Sal Alswafta holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Cal State East Bay- College of Business & Economics, which he earned from 1999 to 2002. Earlier, he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Jordan, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Expertise in Revenue Recognition
Sal Alswafta is a recognized subject matter expert in revenue recognition, with a particular focus on the software industry and SaaS business models. He plays a key role in global revenue accounting at Coupa Software, leading the company's implementation of ASC606. His deep understanding of revenue recognition allows him to manage complex accounting processes efficiently and effectively.