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Daniel Schaefer

VP, Controller at Aryaka Networks

Daniel Schaefer has a comprehensive work experience in the field of finance and accounting. Daniel is currently working at Aryaka as the VP, Controller, a role they took on in May 2022. Prior to their current position, they were the Senior Director and Assistant Corporate Controller at Aryaka, starting in April 2021 and ending in May 2022.

Before joining Aryaka, Daniel worked at Harmonic as the Assistant Corporate Controller from March 2019 to April 2021. In this role, they had various responsibilities including overseeing the monthly close process, managing SEC filings, and representing as a global accounting lead.

Daniel's prior experience includes working at HeartFlow, Inc as an Assistant Corporate Controller from July 2017 to March 2019. Here, they managed the accounting team, supervised the financial close process, and was responsible for external and internal reporting.

Earlier in their career, Daniel held roles at Flextronics, starting as a Corporate Accounting Manager from March 2011 to June 2013, then progressing to Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting from July 2013 to December 2014, and finally as Director of Corporate Accounting from December 2014 to July 2017. At Flextronics, they managed SEC filings, financial reporting, and subsidiary guarantor financial statements.

Daniel began their career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in September 2006 as an Associate and was later promoted to Senior Associate. At PwC, they were involved in auditing engagements, including IPOs and acquisitions, and conducted substantive and analytical audit procedures.

Prior to PwC, Daniel worked at Blue Cross of California as a Sales Communication & Support Associate from June 2003 to December 2005, where they assisted with the preparation and review of employee health benefit plans and the rollout of the company's website.

Overall, Daniel Schaefer has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in leading teams, managing financial close processes, SEC filings, and external reporting.

Daniel Schaefer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management Economics, Accounting, and Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2006. Daniel also obtained additional certifications including a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants in 2013 and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the California Board of Accountancy in 2011.

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