Karin Mc Coubrey
About Karin Mc Coubrey
Karin Mc Coubrey serves as the VP of Strategic Finance at Carta, where she leads a team of 25 in managing global finance initiatives. With extensive experience in finance roles at major tech companies, she has a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and team management across various regions.
Work at Carta
Karin Mc Coubrey currently serves as the VP of Strategic Finance at Carta, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of 25 professionals, focusing on global Strategic Finance across various departments, including Go-To-Market (GTM), Product & Engineering, General & Administrative (G&A), Corporate Finance, and Investor Relations. Her leadership is instrumental in aligning financial strategies with the company's overall objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Carta, Karin Mc Coubrey held several significant finance roles at major technology companies. She worked at Google as the Head of Sales & Partnerships Finance for the Americas from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as the Head of FP&A and Acting CFO at Hotwire, a subsidiary of Expedia Group, from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at ARRIS included various leadership positions, such as VP Finance for Aurora Networks and Head of Finance for Latin America and Europe.
Education and Qualifications
Karin Mc Coubrey has a solid educational background in finance and accounting. She studied at Newcastle University, where she achieved a Flying Start Scholarship in Business Accounting and Finance. She also attended Hunterhouse College. Additionally, she completed her Accountancy Qualification at ICAEW, earning the ACA designation from 2005 to 2008.
Background in Audit and Consulting
Karin Mc Coubrey has a background in audit and consulting from her five-year tenure at PwC. During this time, she gained valuable experience that has contributed to her financial acumen. This foundational experience in audit and consulting has informed her subsequent roles in corporate finance and strategic leadership.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout her career, Karin Mc Coubrey has demonstrated expertise in managing finance teams across multiple regions, including Latin America and Europe during her time at ARRIS. Her leadership roles have consistently involved overseeing finance operations and strategic initiatives, showcasing her ability to drive financial performance in diverse organizational contexts.