Daniel S. Cavalcante

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About Daniel S. Cavalcante

Oversees an international team and is responsible for all financial operations, including financial reporting, M&A, technical accounting, processes improvement and implementation of new technologies. Previous role at Synopsys: M&A and Corporate/Technical Accounting. Leads an international GL and COE team of 10+ on monthly and quarterly close and financials flux. Partners with FPA/Tax/BU Finance and other cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and provide meaningful data. I also oversee financial due diligence, leading a team of 20+ on integration/separation planning, initial execution, and performance tracking for Synopsys's acquisitions. Accounting executive with success in leading and optimizing finance operations for a multibillion-dollar corporation. My specialized experience includes defining and executing digital/technology strategies, as well as rolling out cutting-edge tools/solutions that automate processes, streamline efficiencies, generate savings, and position businesses for scalable, global success. Author of SEC comment letter on FASB amendment to business combination guidance regarding Contract Assets & Contract Liabilities (apply ASC 606 vs Fair Value). Previous role at Arm: Director of Global Revenues at Arm, multibillion dollar business with Software/SaaS/IP license revenue streams. Arm defines the pervasive computing shaping today’s connected world. Realized in 100 billion silicon chips, our device architectures orchestrate the performance of the technology transforming our lives — from smartphones to supercomputers, from medical instruments to agricultural sensors, and from base stations to servers. Previously at EY I worked with private & public companies in Canada and the USA, including those that operate in multiple jurisdictions (North America & Overseas). Clients: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ("HPE"- at Palo Alto, California)- Fortune 500 HPE - complex deal structures / revenue assessments / disposal of multibillion dollar businesses ConocoPhillips - Fortune 500 Apache Corporation - Fortune 500 Paramount Resources Ltd- Full assessment of $1B Acquisitions TransAlta - complex deal structures Saipem Canada (Eni Group Italy)- complex deal structures Expertise and skills: System implementation ASC 606 / IFRS 15 SEC Filings M&A transactions Business acquisitions impact on consolidated financial statements Data analytics Financial reporting specialist (US GAAP and IFRS) Extensive experience auditing companies with operations in multiple countries and reporting under different currencies.