Author of InsightfulCFO.blog
Current Experience
Vice President of Finance & Analytics – BeyondID (San Francisco Bay Area, Jun 2021–Present)
- Lead the finance and analytics function for a cybersecurity platform specializing in identity management.
- Built integrated financial systems and dashboards to drive data?backed decision-making and support a tripling in revenue.
- Spearheaded Series?B readiness, including fundraising materials, pricing analysis, and investor reporting frameworks.
- Integrated ERP and CRM data, refining pricing models and optimizing margins through strategic analysis.
Industry Experience & Impact
I am a Big 4 CPA and I have held senior finance and operational roles across industries such as cyber?security, cannabis supply chain, SaaS, edtech, gaming, logistics, CPG, and non?profits. Key contributions include:
- Cannabis (NewTropic): Architected controller systems to support rapid product launch cycles, delivering cost control and operational efficiency.
- SaaS (Booksy): Drove audit-readiness and financial infrastructure to support Series?B fundraising as the platform scaled to 2.5M+ bookings/month.
- Edtech (Singularity University): Managed finance, tax compliance, and strategic partnerships in a technology?driven educational institution — reported to a board including founding luminaries.
- Logistics/Furnishings (Lifestyle Solutions): Implemented SAP, S&OP: supply chain forecasting and global BI automation across multiple countries.
- Gaming (Atari/Cryptic Studios): Navigated two M&A transactions, built global BI analytics, and managed GAAP/IFRS reporting across multiple geographies.
- Adtech (Adteractive): Secured $35M credit line, deployed MicroStrategy for analytics, and managed multi-year audits for a high-growth firm.
- CPG/Insurance (Emerge Digital Group): Consolidated finance systems and supported APAC M&A strategies with analytics-driven frameworks.
- Non-Profit (United Way Bay Area): Guided fund compliances, audit processes, and financial models for charitable operations.
Functional Expertise
- Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning: FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, P&L oversight, cash and working capital optimization.
- Business Intelligence & Data Architecture: Power BI, SQL, SAP FICO, NetSuite, MicroStrategy; building analytics models for financial and operational decision-makers.
- M&A, Fundraising, & Capital Strategy: Led Series A–C fundraising preparations, venture debt and equity financing, strategic renewals, and carve-outs.
- Audit, Compliance & Risk Management: SOX/PCAOB, GAAP/IFRS dual reporting, global treasury, FX hedging, and audit committee leadership.
- Systems Integration & Transformation: ERP/CRM rollouts, supply chain forecasting, S&OP, automation of finance processes spanning U.S., EMEA, and APAC.
- Leadership & Advisory: Building high-impact teams, executive coaching, board reporting, and strategic advisory for nonprofits and hybrid B?Corp organizations.
Education & Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
- MBA – Accounting
- MS – Applied Economics
- MS – Data Science
- PMP, Scrum Master
Summary:
Hindol Datta brings a rare blend of generalist breadth and specialist depth. A strategic CFO who combines rigorous financial discipline with high-tech operational IQ, he has a record of architecting scalable systems, leading complex transformations, and delivering at the intersection of finance, data, and strategy. He is well-positioned for senior executive roles that require both trusted stewardship of capital and visionary operational leadership.