Nilesh Patel Email Address

Chief Accounting Officer

Imperva, Inc. is a Computer & Network Security company which specializes in Cyber Security, Data Security, Regulatory and Industry Compliance, Application Security, Enterprise Security.

I am a Finance Executive with a strategic and operational outlook, expert at building first-class infrastructure and developing high-performing teams to rapidly transform global companies from start-up to beyond IPO; demonstrated across 5 companies (3 successful IPOs, 2 acquired). I have Big 4 and 20+ years public and industry experience, including B2C, SaaS, and Hardware with up to c.2500 employees and $100m - >$1bn revenue. A notable achievement has been supporting the rapid growth and global expansion of Twitter by achieving a 5-day close, filing Q3 financials with SEC 15 days after Q end. ✔️Compliance I drive continuous process improvements to maximize efficiencies and align with business strategy. ✔️M&A: I am experienced in inbound and outbound acquisitions and fully engage in due diligence. I establish efficient processes and systems to manage integration and maintain business continuity. ✔️Transformation I provide a catalyst for change, ensuring Finance has a ‘seat at the table’ during major change initiatives, guaranteeing financial management, reporting, and analysis is used for decision making. ✔️Partnership I am a thought leader who possesses demonstrable success in collaboration, providing a platform for cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges. I cherish solving business problems by intellectual curiosity. I am passionate about building successful teams and creating next generation of leaders. I have a bias-to-action and I empower teams to collectively deliver at the highest level. Specialties: ✔️IPO Planning / Completion ✔️M&A ✔️Financial Modelling / Analysis ✔️Financial / SEC Reporting ✔️Internal Controls / SOX / GAAP ✔️Public Company Infrastructure ✔️Revenue Recognition ✔️Revenue Forecasting ✔️Gross Margin Analysis ✔️Cost Optimization ✔️Systems Implementation ✔️OTC / PTP / RTR / HTR ✔️ Process Re-engineering ✔️Change / Project Management ✔️Team Leadership / Development ✔️Stakeholder Management ✔️Shared Services ✔️Tax ✔️Treasury