Karen Chau
About Karen Chau
Karen Chau is a Revenue Manager with extensive experience in financial roles across various companies, including Intuitive Surgical, Palo Alto Networks, and RingCentral. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has over 15 years of experience in revenue accounting and management.
Current Role at RingCentral
Karen Chau serves as the Revenue Manager at RingCentral, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing revenue recognition processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Her expertise contributes to the financial health of the organization, as she manages revenue reporting and analysis.
Professional Experience
Karen Chau has extensive experience in revenue management and accounting. She worked at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. as a Senior Treasury Analyst from 2009 to 2015 and as a Senior Accountant from 2006 to 2009. At Palo Alto Networks, she served as Senior Revenue Accountant for one year and then as Revenue Manager from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Senior Revenue Accountant at ARC International, Inc. from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Karen Chau earned her Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University, completing her studies between 1992 and 1997. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in accounting and finance, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within the industry.
Career Progression
Karen Chau's career reflects a steady progression in the field of accounting and revenue management. Starting as a Senior Revenue Accountant at ARC International, Inc., she advanced to roles with increasing responsibility at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and Palo Alto Networks. Her current position at RingCentral highlights her continued growth and expertise in revenue management.