Matt Tippin
Duvall,WA
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Woodinvile, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Led the operations of a full-service accounts payable team, continuously improving processes and adapting them to changing requirements.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintained and organized customer and vendor master records in ERP (JDE E1).
- Successfully implemented AP automation platform, achieving over 90% reduction in manual vendor invoice submissions
- Handled all month-end close responsibilities for accounts payable team
- Oversaw the completion of the yearly 1099 reporting process
Sr. Accounting Manager – Cash Operations
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversaw AP disbursement activity and state tax filing/reporting for a diverse org structure of five operating entities, leading a team of four direct reports and four indirect reports.
- Maintained accurate records of weekly cash transactions, including payroll and tax responsibilities.
- Oversaw banking partnerships with multiple institutions
- Handled the responsibility of preparing documentation for auditor requests encompassing areas such as accounts receivable, cash application, accounts payable, tax, and ERP maintenance.
- Took sole responsibility for the development and implementation of SOX requirements related to credit limits, ERP maintenance, and accounts payable procedures.
- Provided guidance to junior accountants on complex technical issues related to GAAP principles.
- Made hiring decisions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and tax positions.
Accounting Manager, Credit & Receivables
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted thorough review of General Ledger activity, including month-end close journal entry postings, for a team of two
- Implemented efficient protocols for managing miscellaneous invoicing and issuing credit memos
- Ensured adherence to credit policies and procedures for domestic and international portfolio of distributors.
- Effectively approved alterations to ERP files, involving the addition of new information and modifications to current data.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Sr. Credit Analyst
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Woodinville, WA
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Underwrote credit limits for customers with approval authority up to $1.0MM
- Maintained past due percentage of less than one percent on annual sales in excess of $750.0MM
- Collection or resolution of customer past dues
Senior Fleet Credit Analyst
PACCAR Financial Corp
Bellevue, WA
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Underwrote credit lines or purchase transactions for fleet customers with exposures in excess of $2.5MM
- Prepared month-end report for Senior Management
- Perform equity analysis on customer accounts
- Worked directly with National Sales Directors
Credit Analyst
PACCAR Leasing Company
Bellevue, WA
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Underwrote and processed new truck orders for independently owned franchises
- Approved new lease transactions with lending authority up to $500K
- Prepared month end reports for Senior Management
Credit Analyst
US Bank
Seattle, WA
- Analyze commercial and corporate financial statements, spreading to US Bank standard in Moody’s Risk Analyst
- Measure covenants and trend analysis for each company spread
- Completed quarterly trend analysis assigning probability default rating to each customer
Education
Professional MBA -
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Whitworth University
Skills
- Debt management
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls
- Bank Reconciliation
- Budget Planning
- Financial Reporting
- GAAP knowledge
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Variance Analysis
- Audit Support
- General Ledger Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Staff Training
- Team Supervision
- Invoicing
- Closing procedures
- Collections
- System Development
- Process Improvement
- Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
Sr. Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Accounting Manager – Cash Operations
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
06.2021 - 06.2023
Accounting Manager, Credit & Receivables
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
01.2018 - 06.2021
Sr. Credit Analyst
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
09.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Fleet Credit Analyst
PACCAR Financial Corp
06.2013 - 09.2016
Credit Analyst
PACCAR Leasing Company
01.2008 - 06.2013
Credit Analyst
US Bank
Professional MBA -
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Whitworth University