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Controllers Classified

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Controllers and accountants perform some of the most critical and dynamic roles in business — and this podcast will share their inside stories and strategies. Join us as they divulge exclusive insights on the topics redefining the world of accounting and finance, from AI to digitization to globalization. Presented by Brex, an AI powered spend platform

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Host Erik Zhou, CAO at Brex, sits down with Richie Mashiko, Fractional CFO, to unpack the financial complexities of running high-growth e-commerce and CPG brands. From measuring the right things to navigating ad spend, pricing strategies, and fragile... more

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Host Erik Zhou sits down with Amber Papp, VP of Finance at Scentbird, to explore the unique challenges of accounting in the e-commerce space. From managing a massive inventory of over 700 fragrances to navigating rapid growth and making smart automat... more

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On this episode of Controllers Classified, host Erik Zhou sits down with Brad Silicani, COO of Anrok, to talk about his journey from Big Four accounting to leading operations at a fast-growing tech company.

The discussion begins by covering Brad’s ... more

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In this episode of Controllers Classified, Erik Zhou sits down with Michael Williams, a Tax Partner at PwC, to unpack both his career path to Partnership and his firm’s POV on corporate tax strategies in 2025 and beyond.

Michael begins by sharing k... more

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In this episode of Controllers Classified, Erik Zhou sits down with Karen Wu, the Chief Accounting Officer at Clari, to discuss the role of accounting in a company’s exit strategy. The conversation starts with an overview of Karen’s time in Transacti... more

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In this episode of Controllers Classified, host Erik Zhou sits down with Jeff Arensman, Controller at Bloomerang, to cover two important topics: building a finance function from scratch and the role of finance in acquisitions.

For Jeff, the two are... more

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When you think about accounting at growth stage companies, the word "artistry" might not immediately come to mind, but Desene Sterling makes a compelling case for it in this episode of Controllers Classified. As the Controller at Sourcegraph, Desene ... more

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In this episode of Controllers Classified, host Erik Zhou, CAO at Brex, dives into the world of accounting and automation with Jake Jones, Controller at FinQuery. Jake shares his journey from a decade at Cherry Bekaert to his current role, detailing ... more

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Recent Guests

Amber Papp
VP of Finance at Scentbird
Scentbird
Episode: Mastering e-commerce accounting with Scentbird’s Amber Papp
Brad Silicani
COO at Anrok
Anrok
Episode: From accounting to operations, how Brad Silicani became COO of Anrok
Michael Williams
Tax partner at PwC, with extensive experience in tax strategy and advisory.
PwC
Episode: Embedding tax strategies into company plans with PWC’s Michael Williams
Karen Wu
Chief Accounting Officer at Clari
Clari
Episode: The role of accounting in a company's exit strategy with Clari's Karen Wu
Jeff Arensman
Controller at Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Episode: Building the finance function from the ground up with Bloomerang’s Jeff Arensman
Jake Jones
Controller at FinQuery
FinQuery
Episode: Driving accounting process efficiencies with FinQuery's Jake Jones
Jessica Peng
Controller at Invoca, formerly in client service at Pricewaterhouse
Invoca
Episode: Mastering change management with Invoca’s Jessica Peng
Kevin Moore
Corporate Controller at Brex, with six and a half years at the company.
Brex
Episode: What's going on at Super Micro Computer?
Eric Van Cleve
Controller at 8x8
8x8
Episode: Public company accounting processes with 8x8’s Eric Van Cleve

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Erik Zhou
Host of the show, focusing on sharing insights from finance professionals and industry leaders.
Eric Zhou
Chief Accounting Officer at Brex, contributing to discussions on accounting practices and leadership.

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Mastering e-commerce accounting with Scentbird’s Amber Papp
Q: What are some of the complexities of managing finance for a subscription-based business?
Amber discusses revenue recognition complexities tied to product shipment, which differs from typical SaaS models.
Mastering e-commerce accounting with Scentbird’s Amber Papp
Q: How did you end up at Scentbird?
Amber transitioned from public accounting to Scentbird after being approached by a recruiter on LinkedIn and eventually fell in love with the team.
From accounting to operations, how Brad Silicani became COO of Anrok
Q: What were your focus areas during your time at Dropbox?
Brad discusses how he started with a small accounting team and transitioned into managing revenue recognition and addressing international tax structuring as Dropbox expanded. He emphasizes the learning curve of navigating a fast-growing tech environment and the importance of automation and operational efficiency.
From accounting to operations, how Brad Silicani became COO of Anrok
Q: Maybe just to get kickstarted for the audience, give yourself an intro to everyone. How did you end up as the COO of a company giving your background?
Brad shares his journey in accounting, starting from his family's influence, his education at university, and working at big firms like Ernst & Young. He explains how his experiences at Dropbox equipped him with the skills needed for his transition to COO at Anrok.
The role of accounting in a company's exit strategy with Clari's Karen Wu
Q: What specific practices would you recommend for maintaining financial governance?
I always start with a really good closed process review and establishing significant accounting estimates to maintain consistency and comparability in financial statements.

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4. Karen Wu
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