Yvonne W.
About Yvonne W.
Yvonne W. serves as the VP and Head of Finance at OpenSea, specializing in carve-outs and stock-based compensation. With extensive experience in corporate restructuring and financial reporting, she has held significant roles at Meta, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Deloitte.
Current Role at OpenSea
Yvonne W. currently serves as the VP, Head of Finance at OpenSea, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees financial operations and strategy, focusing on corporate finance and accounting practices. Her responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning to support the company's growth in the rapidly evolving NFT market.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining OpenSea, Yvonne W. worked at Meta, where she held two significant roles. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the Global Controller for Facebook Financial (F2), managing financial operations and reporting. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2019, she was the Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager/Director, focusing on complex accounting issues and compliance.
Background in Accounting and Finance
Yvonne W. has a robust background in accounting and finance, having worked at several prestigious firms. She was a Senior Manager in Capital Markets at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2005 to 2010, where she gained experience across multiple international locations. Additionally, she worked at Polycom and Deloitte, enhancing her expertise in technical accounting and audit practices.
Education and Expertise
Yvonne W. studied at the Texas McCombs School of Business, where she earned a Master's degree in Accounting. Her academic background complements her professional experience, particularly in areas such as carve-outs, stock-based compensation, IFRS conversion, and US GAAP convergence, which are essential for companies operating in diverse markets.
Achievements in Capital Markets
Yvonne W. possesses significant experience in capital markets transactions, which includes navigating complex financial structuring and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her expertise in accounting advisory services allows her to provide strategic financial guidance, making her a valuable asset in the finance sector.