Tim Saunders
About Tim Saunders
Tim Saunders serves as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer at Trellix, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various senior roles at companies such as Sun Microsystems, Riverbed Technology, and Palo Alto Networks.
Work at Trellix
Tim Saunders has served as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer at Trellix since 2021. In this role, he has successfully met all requirements for annual audits, statutory audits, and quarterly and annual reporting to lenders. He has played a significant role in building a global accounting function of over 100 people within nine months at Trellix, which is a private-equity-owned cybersecurity company valued at $1.9 billion.
Education and Expertise
Tim Saunders holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Northeastern University, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Amherst College, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and accounting.
Background
Tim Saunders has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having worked in various roles across several companies. He spent 22 years at Sun Microsystems in marketing, sales operations, and finance management positions. He also held significant positions at Riverbed Technology, Tintri, Oracle Corporation, and Palo Alto Networks, where he contributed to financial operations and management.
Achievements
Tim Saunders has a proven track record in achieving public company readiness and has been a key participant in two successful initial public offerings (IPOs). His leadership in financial operations has been recognized through his ability to build and manage large accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.