Brett Arnold, Cpa
About Brett Arnold, Cpa
Brett Arnold is a Senior Accounting Manager with extensive experience in various accounting roles across multiple companies. He currently works at WeVideo and has previously held positions at Ensign Services, HireRight, and other organizations, demonstrating strong skills in financial controls and data analysis.
Work at WeVideo
Brett Arnold currently holds the position of Senior Accounting Manager at WeVideo, a role he has occupied since 2023. His work is conducted remotely from Mountain View, California. In this capacity, he oversees various accounting functions and contributes to the financial management of the organization.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining WeVideo, Brett Arnold accumulated extensive experience in accounting roles. He worked at HireRight as an Accounting Manager from 2020 to 2023, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Accountant from 2015 to 2018 and as an Accounting Supervisor in 2019. His tenure at HireRight spanned several years and included various responsibilities in financial oversight.
Background in Cost Reimbursement and General Ledger Accounting
Brett Arnold began his career in accounting at Ensign Services, Inc. where he worked as a Cost Reimbursement Analyst for 10 months in 2012. He later transitioned to a General Ledger Accountant role at the same company, serving for two years until 2015. These positions provided him with foundational skills in cost analysis and general ledger management.
Education and Expertise
Brett Arnold studied at Pepperdine University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He also completed an Accounting Certificate program at UC San Diego Extended Studies. His education has equipped him with a solid understanding of economic principles and accounting practices, enhancing his professional capabilities.
Technical Skills and Implementations
Brett Arnold has developed technical skills in building SQL queries for data analysis and reporting. He possesses expertise in advanced Excel functions, including Xlookup, SUMIFS, and IFTHEN, which he utilizes for data manipulation and analysis. Additionally, he has been involved in the implementation of Blackline, a financial controls and automation platform, and served as the Record to Report process owner during the D365 ERP implementation.