Lou Guida
About Lou Guida
As the Director of Revenue at Datadog, I have over 10 years of experience in revenue accounting and operations, with a strong background in ASC 606, SEC reporting, order to cash, commission planning & accounting, system implementations and overall process automation. I am a dedicated team leader and finance business partner who is passionate about delivering accurate, timely, and quality data & information throughout the revenue life cycle, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the finance function. In my current role, I lead a team of talented professionals who partner closely with the Customer Success and broader Finance Team to align the revenue operations, accounting, and compliance functions with the company's strategic goals and objectives. One of my key achievements was spearheading, implementing, and launching the internal data warehouse, which now represents the singular place where financial data is stored and used for internal and external reporting. I also manage the global monthly Billing & Revenue close process, working in conjunction with both the Growth Strategy & FP&A Teams. I leverage my skills in Salesforce, Netsuite, Zuora, RevPro, and other tools to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of the revenue processes and systems. I am always looking for ways to support the company's growth and success with data-driven insights and solutions.