Aarathi Nathan, Cpa, Ca
About Aarathi Nathan, Cpa, Ca
Aarathi Nathan is a Finance Director at Juniper Networks, where she manages a team of over 30 accounting professionals and presents quarterly financial results to senior management. She has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having worked in various roles at notable companies such as PwC, Kennametal, and Telenav.
Current Role at Juniper Networks
Aarathi Nathan serves as the Finance Director at Juniper Networks, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she manages a team of over 30 accounting professionals at the Bangalore Shared Services Center. Her responsibilities include presenting quarterly financial results to senior management and providing technical accounting guidance on complex issues under US GAAP and SEC rules. Aarathi has led significant initiatives, including the implementation of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Alteryx solutions, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance and Accounting
Aarathi Nathan has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was an Auditor at A F Ferguson & Co from 1997 to 2000 in Bengaluru, India. Following this, she served as a Senior Auditor at PwC from 2005 to 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. Aarathi then worked at Kennametal as SEC Reporting from 2008 to 2014 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and later as SEC and Technical Reporting Manager at Telenav from 2015 to 2016 in Sunnyvale, California.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Aarathi Nathan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Mount Carmel College, India, which she completed from 1994 to 1997. She achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2002, following 11 months of study in accounting, finance, and taxation. Additionally, she obtained the Certified Public Accountant credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) after studying Accounting and Finance from 2003 to 2004.
Process Excellence Initiatives
In her role at Juniper Networks, Aarathi Nathan has implemented several process excellence initiatives. These initiatives include enhancements to SAP systems and the SAP Statutory Ledger, aimed at improving financial reporting processes. Her leadership in the implementation of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Alteryx solutions has contributed to operational improvements and efficiency within the finance department.