Matt delivers a combination of business vision and determination to his clients. With more than 12 years at a Big 4 firm, Matt brings a wide variety of financial disciplines related to serving the high-growth middle-market public and private companies.

Matt is a recognized expert in numerous functional CPA disciplines, including U.S. GAAP reporting, SEC reporting and advisory, Sarbanes Oxley implementation and compliance, among others. He has extensive experience in various accounting areas including private equity transactions, revenue recognition, consolidation, goodwill, intangibles, debt, allowances, share-based payments, derivatives, self-insurance reserves, and other non-standard accounts.

With a strong focus on leadership and collaborative partnerships, Matt focuses on driving performance on the core issues that truly matter to his clients. He thrives on leveraging financial analysis and audit reporting data to identify and create opportunities for growth. He excels at developing innovative and practical business solutions to complex business problems in a proactive manner that increases efficiency, improves existing processes, and ultimately, reduces cost.

A Northeast Ohio native and resident of Lakewood, Ohio, Matt serves on the board of Keep Ohio Beautiful and is passionate about preserving and protecting the region’s natural environment.

Specializations

• Manufacturing/Distribution
• Construction
• Private Equity
• Financial Service Firms
• U.S. GAAP
• SEC Reporting
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Internal Control Analysis

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Ohio University

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant

Professional Service Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), member
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), member

Civic Memberships and Activities

• Association for Corporate Growth, Cleveland Chapter
• Keep Ohio Beautiful, board member

CliftonStrengths

• Arranger
• Woo
• Positivity
• Achiever
• Communication