Matt Simpson
South Bend,IN
Summary
I’ve developed leadership and communication skills in higher education, and I’m now looking to apply that experience in industries that provide products, services, and experiences for an evolving global economy. I take pride in holding a leadership role in finance and operations, ensuring we have the right level of staffing and skills, developing compelling presentations for needed budget resources, and managing those resources with integrity and efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance and Administration
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
11.2012 - 04.2022
- As the Director of Finance and Administration, I managed the financial operating framework for the Hesburgh Libraries and I am responsible for human resources administration and facilities management.
- Chaired a 20-person task force leading the COVID response for the Hesburgh Libraries.
- Coordinated the move to remote work and the safe return to onsite work.
- Co-led the implementation planning phases of a Library-wide organizational redesign project.
- Manage $30 million-plus annual budget for Hesburgh Libraries.
- Steward endowments, library priorities, and donor designations.
- Develop short-term and long-term budget priorities and strategies.
- Coordinate financial operations with executive officers.
- Manage year-to-date financial performance and year-end performance versus budget.
- Serve as primary liaison with University financial offices.
- Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures governing all personnel areas: recruiting, hiring, appointments, promotion, attendance, payroll, separation, and FMLA.
- Manage communication of personnel activities and issues among the Hesburgh Libraries, Human Resources, and the Provost’s Office.
- Lead the personnel administration and HR activities for 175 employees.
- Lead the effort to identify position staffing priorities and related recruitments.
- Supervise eight employees in the Administrative and Central Resources Program.
- Participate on senior leadership teams, representing interests of the Program.
- Communicate Library initiatives to Program staff, ensuring their engagement and understanding.
- Assist in strategic planning for the Library, and lead goal planning for the Program.
Business Manager
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
12.2008 - 11.2012
- As a member of the senior leadership team in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, led the financial and human resources operations.
- Management and oversight of the $5.8 million budget and a $1.5 million reserve fund.
- Being the primary liaison to Human Resources, with division responsibility for HR functions.
- Project manager on a $1.7 million renovation of the workspace for 50 staff positions.
- Leading the division’s response to campus initiatives, such as Social Security Number remediation and employee experience surveys.
- Leading strategic planning efforts for the senior leadership team.
- Representation of the division in campus working groups and committees.
- Division lead for Business Continuity Planning.
- Direct reporting at various times to the positions of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications, the Vice President for University Relations, and the Chief Communications Executive.
Manager, Budget and Financial Information Systems
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Responsible for the direction and development of technology, business processes, and financial reporting for the University’s budget information.
- Worked with business units to manage their budget performance.
- Served as the project lead in redesigning a new line item budget process for the University, with a twenty-person team, for the then $750 million operating budget.
- Served as a module lead on the implementation of the Human Resources/Payroll module of an enterprise software suite.
- Designed and developed a database and cash flow model for tracking and reporting on the University’s capital planning projects. This application greatly improved the data integrity of this important information source.
Senior Consultant
Computer Sciences Corporation
Dallas, TX
01.1996 - 01.1998
Staff Consultant
Computer Sciences Corporation
Dallas, TX
01.1992 - 01.1996
Associate Consultant
Computer Sciences Corporation
Dallas, TX
01.1991 - 01.1992
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana01.1991
Skills
- Windows and Apple platforms
- MS Office
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Capital raising
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Productivity Tools
- Photo editing
- Video editing
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative skills
- Computer graphics
- Audio editing
- Writing skills
- Clarity
- Brevity
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Human resources administration
- Strategic planning
- Compliance oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Cross-departmental coordination
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Proactive problem solving
- Change management
- Human resources management
- Grant administration
- Expense tracking
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Financial forecasting
- Relationship building and management
- Written communication
- Financial resource management
- Business strategy
References
Available upon request
Activities
University Equity in Athletics Task Force, Business Managers Campus Group, HR Advisory Council, Speaker, UND Celebrations for Alumni Clubs, Coaching youth sports, Instructor, Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC), South Bend, IN, Volunteer, Center for the Homeless, South Bend, IN, Sports, Golf, Fishing, Reading, Writing, Photo Editing, Video Editing
Timeline
Director of Finance and Administration
University of Notre Dame
11.2012 - 04.2022
Business Manager
University of Notre Dame
12.2008 - 11.2012
Manager, Budget and Financial Information Systems
University of Notre Dame
07.2006 - 12.2008
Senior Consultant
Computer Sciences Corporation
01.1996 - 01.1998
Staff Consultant
Computer Sciences Corporation
01.1992 - 01.1996
Associate Consultant
Computer Sciences Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Notre Dame
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