Senior executive with 20+ years of operating and financial management experience, including guiding a venture-backed start up through $1B+ IPO and another through $1B+ equity raise. Currently Senior Director of Finance at SpaceX which designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. Responsibilities include leading FP&A, cost analysis, revenue recognition and inventory management functions as well as supporting various business development and special project initiatives.Previously VP Finance at Demand Media (NYSE: DMD), a digital media content and domain registration services company that was the first $1 billion US tech IPO in 2011 since Google.Former audit and transaction adviser at PwC having worked on IPOs & M&A deals in more than 30 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. Extensive intenational experience including managing international expansions, integration of acquisitions, international tax structuring and systems implementation.Previously (licenses now expired) a CPA and Chartered Accountant (UK) with US GAAP & IFRS expertise and extensive knowledge of IPO and public reporting practices in US & Europe. Specialties:FP&A, IPOs & fund raising, cost analysis and optimization, contract negotiation, M&A / deal structuring, accounting (US, IFRS & UK GAAP), public company reporting, treasury, supply chain management, investor relations, tax (including complex international structuring), stock-based compensation - all with particular focus on innovative and rapidly growing technology companies.