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MATTHEW ESMONT | CMA | CPA

MATTHEW ESMONT | CMA | CPA

MACOMB,MI

Summary

Effective, forward-thinking leader with 10+ years experience who is team oriented, proactive and inspires trust and confidence. Very strategic with a hands-on leadership style. Outstanding track record and reputation for financial acumen, business judgment, quantitative analysis ability, and leadership skills. High level of achievements including building financial frameworks utilizing a triple bottom-line approach (people, profit, planet). Strong communicator with unquestioned values and the utmost integrity. Solid ability to shift gears comfortably, make sound decisions, and act on instinct. Amazing interpersonal skills topped with charisma.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

COMMONEO, LLC.
01.2019 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with ownership to drive profitable growth, shareholder value and strategically position the company as the global leader in their sector.
  • Responsible for overseeing all facets of the company’s financial functions and providing leadership on strategic planning, company growth initiatives, IT, business analytics and capital management.
  • Oversee organizational budgeting, accounting, and cash management to ensure accurate and timely reporting, interpretation, and analysis of financial results in conjunction with forecasts and long-range plans.
  • Develop financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements, identifying monetary resources and developing action plans.
  • Manage business and financial risk appetites, preserve assets, and exploit opportunities to maximize top and bottom lines.
  • Monitor high-level KPI's across multiple segments for performance, leverage, and liquidity.
  • Devise funding strategies to drive company vision and support tactical initiatives.
  • Optimize internal resources, process improvement and manage multiple departments to ensure effective financial stewardship over reporting, treasury, technology, tax planning and risk mitigation.
  • Observe economic conditions in order to provide insight into potential impacts on the organization's finances.

Subsidiary Controller

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Prepared financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements for international subsidiaries in Mexico and Colombia.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
  • Complete oversight of CAPEX and PP&E - including tractor/trailer fleet and real estate portfolios.
  • Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Technical accounting duties and various ad-hoc responsibilities assigned by the CFO.
  • Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
  • Assisted internal tax team on various assignments including sales, excise, and use taxes.
  • Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.

Accountant

BENESYS, INC.
04.2013 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
  • Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

Education

Master of Science in Accountancy -

WALSH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Troy, MI
01.2015

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -

WALSH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Troy, MI
01.2014

Skills

  • Budget Development
  • Fiscal Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Market understanding

Certification

  • CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - License #1101037604 (2017)
  • CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - Certificate #114398 (2022)
  • CERTIFIED TREASURY PROFESSIONAL - Est. 2024

Information Technology

Expert level with Microsoft Office and robust ERP systems such as Netsuite, Microsoft Great Plains, and Quickbooks.

Affiliations

  • Accounting Aid Society - 2014
  • Accounting Aid Society - 2015
  • Accounting Aid Society - 2016
  • Michigan Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
  • Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

COMMONEO, LLC.
01.2019 - Current

Subsidiary Controller

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
09.2016 - 01.2019

Accountant

BENESYS, INC.
04.2013 - 09.2015

Master of Science in Accountancy -

WALSH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -

WALSH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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