Rishi Mehta, CPA

Rishi Mehta, a CPA, has over 24 years of work experience in various finance and accounting roles. Rishi is currently serving as VP of Finance at Giga-tronics, Inc. since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Corporate Controller at Nanosys from October 2021 to April 2022.

From September 2019 to October 2021, Rishi worked as a Business Unit Controller (Intermolecular) at EMD Electronics. Before that, they served as a Corporate Controller at Intermolecular from April 2017 to September 2019. In this role, they were responsible for managing the external financial reporting process, month-end and quarter-end close processes, account reconciliations, journal entries, and overseeing payroll processing. Rishi also handled the consolidation of financial reports and led annual audits and quarterly reviews.

Prior to their time at Intermolecular, Rishi worked as a Senior Accounting Manager at Intermolecular from June 2016 to April 2017. Before that, they served as a Financial Reporting Manager at Natus Medical from May 2013 to June 2016. In this role, they managed financial and accounting operations, including monthly and year-end close, A/P, G/L, credit and collections, payroll, and treasury. Rishi also oversaw the consolidation of financial reports and provided explanations for variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.

From April 2008 to May 2013, Rishi worked as a Principal Financial Analyst at HGST, a Western Digital company. In this role, they managed global finance teams, built financial models, optimized test strategies, and recommended cost-saving plans. Before that, they served as a Senior Financial Accountant at ARM, Inc. from December 2006 to April 2008. In this role, they supervised and supported staff, performed monthly closing activities, prepared financial statements, and analyzed business trends.

From January 2001 to December 2006, Rishi worked as an Accounting Manager at Cradle Technologies. Here, they handled the consolidation of foreign subsidiary accounts, monthly close activities, and developed administrative infrastructure to support company growth. Prior to that, they worked as an Accounting Analyst at Instantis from September 2000 to December 2000.

Rishi began their career as an Assistant Manager at Reliance Industries Ltd. from September 1997 to August 1999. In this role, they were responsible for journal voucher postings, intercompany reconciliations, and financial analysis.

Overall, Rishi Mehta's work experience demonstrates a strong background in financial reporting, accounting operations, team management, and process improvement.

Rishi Mehta, CPA, has a diverse education history in the field of accounting and finance. In 1996, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rajasthan. Following this, in 1997, they became a Chartered Accountant after completing their degree at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. In 2002, Mehta received their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance from Cal State East Bay- College of Business & Economics. Rishi further enhanced their professional qualifications by becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2005 through the California Board of Accountancy.

In addition to their educational achievements, Mehta has obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 1997, they became a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Later in 2007, they obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the California State Board of Equalization. Lastly, in 2010, Mehta became a licensed Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent through the Bureau of Real Estate.