Matthew Tunucci

About Matthew Tunucci

I am a Senior Finance Leader with a track record of driving value across the business lifecycle, from architecting \"zero-to-one\" finance organizations at high-growth startups to leading financial operations for $150M+ business unit portfolios. My expertise lies in bridge-building: translating complex corporate strategies into high-velocity financial models and actionable operational roadmaps that professionalize the finance function to support global scale.Throughout my career at companies like Zeitview, TuSimple, and Cubic Corporation, I have been a trusted advisor to the C-Suite and Board. Whether managing a 5-day month-end close or leading a $100M+ cost-reduction initiative, my focus is always on creating the financial rigor and operational visibility necessary to turn strategy into execution.Core Competencies:Strategic Growth & Optimization: Proven ability to scale advanced manufacturing and technology divisions, driving top-line growth and bottom-line improvement through disciplined capital allocation and margin expansion.M&A & Capital Markets: Experienced deal team member for capital raises and divestitures, with deep expertise in 10-year DCF valuations and post-acquisition integration.Operational Excellence: Experienced in standard costing, manufacturing overhead (OH) rate management, and financial system optimization to drastically reduce forecasting cycle times.Organizational Leadership: Dedicated to mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, and building data strategies that serve as a single source of truth.My foundational training at Raytheon Technologies (Collins Aerospace & Pratt & Whitney) instilled a Fortune 100 rigor in my approach to finance. Today, I leverage that experience to help organizations navigate ambiguity, bridge the gap between financial targets and operational execution, and maximize shareholder value.

Experience

1. Sr Director of Finance

   Zeitview

   Mar 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Head of Finance for a Series E global asset intelligence firm. Partner with the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors to lead financial strategy, capital allocation, and business model transformation to drive profitable scale.Capital Markets & M&A Support: Collaborating with the CFO to facilitate debt/equity raises and serving as the primary financial lead for M&A due diligence, providing the valuation frameworks and data integrity required for investment strategies.Business Model Optimization: Architected the financial roadmap and unit-economic models to support a multi-year transition toward higher-margin revenue streams; leading the resource allocation analysis to align OpEx with long-term growth objectives.Data Architecture & Scaling: Professionalizing the finance function by optimizing the flow of financial data across the organization; built the reporting infrastructure and KPI dashboards necessary to move to actionable, data-driven decision-making.Key Strategic Impact:Transaction Leadership: Successfully navigated the complexities of a multi-entity merger and subsequent capital raise, stabilizing financial operations while providing the Board with critical visibility into long-term equity value.

Education

• University of San Diego

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• University of Connecticut

  Bachelor’s Degree, Finance; Healthcare Concentration

  2008 — 2012