Will Smerdon
Solving complex problems at the intersection of accounting, operations, and technology
15 years across accounting, operations, and technology — building and leading QTC/OTC functions at companies operating at exceptional scale and complexity. I bring a technology-forward approach to process design and automation, using AI to build internal tools and accelerate everything from investigations to month-end close.
About Me
Where accounting meets engineering
I've spent 15 years working at the intersection of accounting, operations, and technology — from audit through to building and leading Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash functions at some of the fastest-growing, most complex companies in the world. The companies I've worked at — Stripe, Fivetran, Cursor — are known for exceptional product, hypergrowth, and operating at massive scale. I bring a technology-forward approach to process design and automation, and I'm motivated by making finance functions that don't just keep up, but create leverage.
QTC/OTC Expert
End-to-end expertise across accounting, operations, and data — from quote through cash application and revenue recognition
0→1 Functions Built
Built revenue accounting and operations from scratch at hypergrowth companies, including the founding accounting team at Cursor
15+ Tools Built with AI
Built internal tools the accounting team uses daily — dashboards, provisioning queues, fraud monitoring, automated workflows
Scale & Complexity
Stripe, Fivetran, Cursor — multi-dimensional billing, usage-based revenue, compliance at speed across hypergrowth environments
Experience
14+ years building finance excellence
From global public accounting to leading finance at some of the most innovative tech companies in the world.
Revenue Accounting & Order to Cash
Leading revenue accounting and order to cash operations at the AI-powered developer tools company, building scalable financial infrastructure to support hypergrowth.
- Establishing revenue recognition frameworks for AI product offerings
- Building scalable order-to-cash processes
- Implementing financial controls and automation
Senior Director, Revenue Accounting
Led revenue accounting function for the automated data movement platform, overseeing complex revenue recognition for usage-based and subscription models.
- Scaled revenue accounting for rapid company growth
- Led technical accounting initiatives and audit support
- Drove process improvements and automation initiatives
Head of GTM Accounting & SaaS
Joined at ~700 employees. Led ASC 606 implementation, revenue accounting automation, and GTM accounting across product launches and new business models.
- Led ASC 606 implementation with National Office review for gross vs net presentation
- Reduced financial close from 45 to 5 days through automation
- Migrated 1,500+ customers from manual to automated billing
- SME & DRI for end-to-end Revenue Accounting Automation
- In-house revenue recognition consultant for Stripe's Billing Product
- Advised product, finance, legal, sales, and engineering on accounting impact of new initiatives
Audit & Assurance Manager
Progressive career across three global offices, specializing in financial services and technology sector audits.
- Managed audit engagements across financial services and tech sectors
- Developed expertise in revenue recognition and complex accounting
- Built strong foundation in SOX compliance and internal controls
Vectra Corporation
Feb 2008 - Feb 2011
Adelaide, Australia
Accounts Officer & ISO Management Representative
Dual role managing accounting functions and quality management systems for IT services company.
- Managed accounts payable, receivable, and financial reporting
- Designed and implemented Quality Management System
- Maintained ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 certifications
Expertise
Deep expertise in SaaS finance
Specialized skills developed across high-growth technology companies, from revenue recognition to process automation.
Revenue & Accounting
Operations & Systems
Business Partnership
Compliance & Audit
Posts
Latest from LinkedIn
Recent thoughts and updates from my LinkedIn.
Excited to share that I've joined Cursor to lead Revenue Accounting and Order to Cash operations. Looking forward to building the financial infrastructure for one of the fastest-growing AI developer tools companies...
After an incredible journey at Fivetran, I'm grateful for the opportunity to have scaled the revenue accounting function during a period of rapid growth. Thank you to everyone who made this chapter so rewarding...
Reflecting on my time at Stripe: From 700 employees to a global fintech leader. Key lesson learned - automation isn't just about efficiency, it's about enabling your team to focus on what matters most...
Contact
Let's connect
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, sharing insights about SaaS finance, or connecting with fellow professionals in the tech industry.
Based in
Seattle, Washington
Originally from Adelaide, Australia