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Matt Wylie

St Augustine

Summary

Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience as Consulting CFO at CliftonLarsonAllen, driving budget management and cash flow optimization. Proven expertise in internal controls and audit preparation, complemented by strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Adept at enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse sectors.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Consulting CFO (CAAS)

CliftonLarsonAllen
Minneapolis
11.2014 - Current
  • Guided clients in developing and managing annual budgets from $1M to $35M.
  • Monitored cash flows and identified areas of risk or opportunity.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of reported information.
  • Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed the preparation of external audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Presented monthly/quarterly financial statements monthly and quarterly to Finance Committees and Board of Directors.
  • Facilitated clients' applications for lines of credit and various grant submissions.
  • Created long-range budget models and statistical benchmarks for diverse client portfolios.
  • Assisted management with estimates of billable hours and engagement letters.
  • Supervised teams handling payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
  • Mentored staff accountants, providing career coaching and professional development.
  • Led preparation and completion of multiple audits each fiscal year.

Accounting Manager

FORCE America
Burnsville
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in implementing various processes with the Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting Teams
  • Managed and supervised the Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting departments
  • Identified and implemented multiple efficiencies with the annual cost roll and update procedures
  • Lead the transition from live checks to ACH payments
  • Lead the annual cost roll updates and procedures, as well as subsequent cost updates on raw materials
  • Prepared labor analysis data for the engineering department to adjust production times and labor rates
  • Reviewed general ledger postings and detail for accuracy
  • Lead the hiring process of Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting positions

Accounts Payable, Assistant Manager, Co-Manager

Beltz, Kes, Darling and Associates
Farmington
05.2011 - 11.2014
  • Built a strong knowledge of UFARS through working with school districts in the Twin Cities
  • Accurately and timely processed invoices and cash receipts
  • Completed monthly bank reconciliations and updates to EDRS and SERVS
  • Responsible for overseeing and correcting errors in the general ledger
  • Posted correcting journal entries when necessary
  • Drafted and analyzed monthly financial statements for multiple clients
  • Presented monthly financials at various board meetings
  • Entered and updated budgets in EDRS and SERVS
  • Prepared schedules of depreciation through tracking fixed assets

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration - Accounting

Finlandia University
Hancock, MI
01.2011

Skills

  • Leadership and problem solving
  • Adaptability to new technologies
  • Teamwork and self-direction
  • Experience in non-profit and for-profit sectors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX and ADP
  • Expertise in State and Federal reporting systems
  • Internal controls management
  • Audit preparation strategies
  • Process improvement methodologies
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Adaptability to change

References

References available upon Request

Accomplishments

  • Attended regular UFARS, EDRS, and SERVS trainings pertaining to charter school clients through the MN Department of Education
  • Attending various trainings and conferences for SMART Finance and Skyward software systems
  • 2010 and 2011 member of MCHA All-Academic team (Men’s Hockey)
  • Served as the host presenter/emcee and an industry panelist at Career Day at Northfield Middle School (2022)

Timeline

Accounting Manager

FORCE America
09.2021 - 10.2022

Consulting CFO (CAAS)

CliftonLarsonAllen
11.2014 - Current

Accounts Payable, Assistant Manager, Co-Manager

Beltz, Kes, Darling and Associates
05.2011 - 11.2014

Bachelors of Business Administration - Accounting

Finlandia University

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