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Head of Strategic Finance @ Flexport From April 2019 to September 2019 (6 months) San Francisco Bay AreaFounding Partner - Gate 93 Ventures @ Gate 93 Ventures Gate 93 is a US-based strategic investment fund targeting successful early stage companies. We focus on bringing our extensive experience in Silicon Valley technology companies to early stage European and Latin American companies. We invest into early stage ventures and work side by side with founders to help them bring their company to the point where they become attractive to US investors. San Francisco Bay AreaManager @ PwC Key public clients include Yahoo, Inc, Twitter Inc and CBSi interactive. Private company experience encompasses a variety of clients in the software and internet industry including Quantcast Corporation and Obopay, Inc. • Acquired extensive experience in operating effectiveness of internal control testing and Sarbanes Oxley compliance in key public companies. Part of the first year 404 implementation at Twitter Inc.• Acquired extensive accounting and auditing knowledge thought technical research in areas such as Revenue recognition, Capitalized software, Equity method Investments, and Impairment of goodwill. • Acquired extensive understanding of accounting implications and valuation techniques, in a variety of areas such as Goodwill, Intangibles, 409A valuations and complex warrants and derivatives valuations. • Demonstrate strong ability to adapt to new roles and environments with new team members. Notable communication skills. Strong communication and managerial skills in multicultural environments. Asked by US partnership to join the US firm permanently post 2-year assignment. From April 2010 to April 2015 (5 years 1 month) San Francisco Bay AreaSenior Associate @ PwC Based in Valencia with a large project based in London, UK, reporting to the US. Lead senior associate with managerial task in main clients such as Ford Motor Company and International Flavors and Fragances (IFF).• Developed thorough understanding of Sarbanes Oxley in different clients reporting to the US. Responsibilities included coordination and review of all controls testing across the company; determination of and review of reliance on management's testing; coordination and assessment of evaluation of deficiencies through control deficiency framework; identification of material weakness requirements; and coordination with client to ensure full remediation of material weaknesses on a compressed timeline.• Acquired extensive accounting and auditing knowledge thought technical research in areas such as Fixed Assets, Contingent liabilities and Revenue.• Created and lead high performing teams, placing particular focus on leveraging diversity across team members to ensure the highest quality end product. • Demonstrate strong ability to coordinate financial reporting to Head quarters in the US and a strong communication skills in different languages and ability to interact with clients and team members in a multicultural environment. Selected by several candidates to do an International tour to be part of the Software & Internet group in San Jose (Silicon Valley) From April 2007 to April 2010 (3 years 1 month) London, United KingdomCoS to CEO and VP, Corporate Operations @ Flexport Work with the company's leadership to develop perspectives and make key decisions regarding cross-functional business strategies. Leverage the organization to develop detailed strategic options in response to identified growth opportunities and oorganizational goals. San Francisco Bay AreaVice President @ The California - Spain Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Bay AreaHead Of Finance @ Instacart Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, lead the Finance & Accounting department, including Payroll, Revenue operations, Insurance, Treasury, M&A, Stock Admin, GL and Financial Reporting. Key tasks include: • Form part of the selected group of individuals that lead the Round D and E of financing of $765M. • Lead the sourcing, analysis and implementation of a new ERP (Oracle Fusion) as well as a new billing engine. • Lead the International expansion as well as the design of a Multinational Company Structure including Tax planning.• Lead the acquisition of a company in Canada and take ownership of the PPA process.• Draft and present to executives the company’s first Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and build up the Treasury Department. • Build the Finance team (from 5 employees to currently 23 employees) with a very talented group of individuals. • Lead all the Technical Accounting and Tax compliance functions.• Actively work on the company’s compensation strategy including cash and non-cash compensation. From April 2017 to April 2019 (2 years 1 month) San Francisco Bay AreaController @ Instacart Supervise different sub-departments such as General Ledger, Payroll, Stock Administration, Technical Accounting and Insurance. Key tasks and accomplishments include: • Promoted in only 6 months to my current Corporate Controller role. Decision made by the CFO and the CEO based on my contributions to my team and to the company. • Manage relationships with key third parties, specially o Insurance Broker - Reduce rates for all insurance relationships and maintain relationshipo Auditors – Lead the audit process with a big 4. o Tax and Payroll complianceo Banks• Lead a Company wide goal (profitability) reporting directly to the CEO and the COO.• Establish new processes and controls (including automation) in areas such Payroll, HR, Expense approval, Vendors payments, Cash Forecast and Month end close.• Lead the Equity Software (Shareworks) implementation. From May 2015 to April 2017 (2 years) San Francisco Bay AreaAssociate @ PwC Client experience primarily in Private Company Services, covering a variety of industries including retail and consumer; manufacturing; telecommunications; energy, constructions and hospitality. Selected by partnership to enroll in a multinational project in London, UK, to be part of the Pan-European engagement team of Ford Motor Company (Biggest account in the office). From September 2004 to April 2007 (2 years 8 months) Valencia, Spain