San Francisco, CA — Revenue Accounting

Fernando Cortés, CPA

I lead revenue accounting for high-growth tech companies — closing the books fast, automating the boring parts, and turning complex transaction data into decisions executives trust.

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Revenue Accounting leader with deep ASC 606 expertise and a track record of scaling revenue processes in high-growth technology and marketplace environments. Experienced owning revenue close, building automated reporting, and translating complex transaction data into clear, executive-ready insights. Strong cross-functional partner to FP&A, Marketing, Product, and Engineering — with advanced SQL and a focus on enabling data-driven decision making.

01 Experience

Jan 2024 — Present

Manager, Revenue Accounting

Turo · San Francisco, CA

  • Lead monthly revenue close and executive reporting, delivering trend analysis and accounting conclusions to senior leadership.
  • Lead year-end and interim revenue audits, partnering with KPMG within public-company reporting timelines.
  • Built SQL automation to aggregate quote-to-cash transactions and streamline NetSuite postings — supporting a five-day close.
  • Key accounting partner evaluating marketplace initiatives, partnerships, and system data migrations.
  • Implemented AI-driven anomaly detection (MindBridge AI) to proactively flag financial reporting risk.
Nov 2021 — Jan 2024

Senior Revenue Accountant

Turo · San Francisco, CA

  • Led accounting assessment, testing, and launch of Turo's first OTA channels (Priceline, Uber Rent, Hopper) — $9.9M incremental revenue to date.
  • Managed and trained an external BPO agent, building out accounting SOPs.
  • Partnered with Business Development, Product, and Marketing to launch Turo's gift card program, ensuring escheatment compliance.
  • Developed a VBA macro to fully automate PDF generation for audit revenue samples.
Jul 2019 — Nov 2021

Senior Accountant

Captrust · Phoenix, AZ

  • Recorded financial activity from private funds for institutional clients.
  • Managed travel expense reporting via SAP Concur, resolving inquiries with clear support.
  • Supported migration from a legacy accounting system to Sage Intacct.

02 Education & Certification

  • B.S. in AccountingMay 2019
  • Certificate in Applied Business Data AnalyticsMay 2019
  • CPA, ArizonaJun 2026

03 Where to Find Me Next

Open to conversations about revenue accounting, finance automation, or just a good SQL problem.

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Catch me live

Speaking at the 2026 Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo

"How Turo Is Redefining Financial Oversight for the AI Era" — with MindBridge AI and Turo's Corporate Controller team. May 28, 2026, National Harbor, MD.

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