Rod Morris, Cpa
About Rod Morris, Cpa
Rod Morris is a Technical Revenue Accounting Manager with extensive experience in revenue recognition and financial reporting across various companies, including Talend and Amobee. He holds a Master's degree from West Virginia University and has worked in multiple international locations, contributing to significant projects and implementations in the field.
Work at Talend
Rod Morris currently serves as the Technical Revenue Accounting Manager at Talend, a position he has held since 2021. He operates out of Los Angeles, California, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing revenue accounting processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Previous Experience in Technical Accounting
Prior to his role at Talend, Rod Morris worked at various companies in technical accounting positions. He was a Manager of Technical Accounting & Finance Reporting at Amobee from 2019 to 2021. He also held roles at PwC as a Revenue Recognition Manager and at Delphix as a Senior Revenue Recognition Manager, both in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Rod Morris holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master's degree from West Virginia University. His education is complemented by practical experience as a Combat Engineer in the US Army. His expertise includes revenue recognition, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
Career Background in Revenue Recognition
Rod Morris has extensive experience in revenue recognition, having worked in this capacity at several organizations. His career includes positions at SAP, Apple, and Sun Microsystems, where he managed revenue recognition processes and contributed to significant financial reporting initiatives.
Achievements in Financial Reporting
Throughout his career, Rod Morris has led various initiatives that enhanced financial reporting and compliance. He successfully implemented the ASC 606 guidance using the Full Retrospective approach and prepared quarterly rolling forecasts exceeding $25 billion, supporting management in tracking revenue and profit margins.