James McDonald

James McDonald is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting at Automattic since March 2022. Prior to this role, James held the position of Director of Finance at BlackRock from January 2008 to March 2022, focusing on accounting policy, SEC reporting, investment accounting operations, and the management of carried interest partnership accounting. James is adept in team development, business growth management, and the implementation of policies, controls, and processes. Academically, James holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Syracuse University and an M.B.A. in Finance and International Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University.