Amir Ahmari, Cpa
About Amir Ahmari, Cpa
Amir Ahmari is a Senior Revenue Manager at ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at ChargePoint, PwC, and Google, and holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Amir Ahmari has been serving as the Senior Revenue Manager at ThoughtSpot since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing cap table administration and stock management. He has also led international expansion efforts into the EMEA and APAC regions. His responsibilities include implementing ASC 606 for revenue recognition and commissions, overseeing the entire order-to-cash (OTC) cycle. Ahmari has played a significant role in transitioning ThoughtSpot's revenue model from perpetual licenses to Software as a Service (SaaS) licenses. Additionally, he has contributed to the creation of a Shared Services Center in Bangalore and has successfully reduced the month-end close process from 10 days to 7 days.
Previous Experience
Before joining ThoughtSpot, Amir Ahmari held several key positions in finance and accounting. He worked as a Revenue Accounting Manager at ChargePoint from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Senior Associate at PwC from 2011 to 2014. His experience also includes a role as Accounting Manager at Google from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at ThoughtSpot as an Assistant Controller and in Accounting and Revenue Operations from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Amir Ahmari earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Santa Clara University, completing his studies in 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial management and accounting principles, which he has applied throughout his career.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Amir Ahmari has implemented multiple ERP systems, including Netsuite, Netsuite ARM, and Salesforce (SFDC) at ThoughtSpot. He has conducted operational accounting reviews and prepared financial statements, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. His contributions to venture capital and debt financing efforts have also been significant, supporting the company's growth initiatives.