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Matthew Grove

York,United States

Summary

President and Founder of The Grove Group LLC with over a decade of specialized tax expertise for high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. Focus on delivering comprehensive and customized tax services, ensuring precise compliance and consulting. CPA with a Master's in Taxation from Villanova University, dedicated to helping clients achieve financial goals through meticulous planning and consulting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

President and Founder

The Grove Group LLC
12.2023 - Current
  • President and Founder of The Grove Group LLC, leading a consulting firm offering personalized tax and compliance services across diverse industries.
  • Participated in discussions regarding mergers and acquisitions from a tax perspective.
  • Assisted in the development of long-term strategies for minimizing future taxes due under changing legal requirements.
  • Identified areas where process improvements can be made within the Tax Department.
  • Conducted training sessions with staff members on topics related to taxation law.
  • Drafted technical memoranda summarizing research findings on specific tax topics.
  • Ensured timely completion of all necessary forms required by government agencies relating to taxation matters.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Directed preparation and filing of tax returns for multiple entities, including corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, individuals and exempt organizations.
  • Reviewed financial statements to identify potential tax liabilities and opportunities for tax savings.
  • Developed strategies to minimize corporate income taxes while complying with applicable laws.
  • Researched complex federal, state and local tax issues related to business operations and transactions.
  • Analyzed current tax legislation to determine its impact on the organization's operations.
  • Advised management on the potential implications of proposed investments or acquisitions from a tax perspective.
  • Provided guidance on international taxation issues, such as entity choice selection, global corporate structure, foreign currency translation, and withholding taxes.
  • Attended professional conferences and seminars to stay abreast of developments in taxation law.

Director

Walz Group
08.2020 - 11.2023
  • Provided oversight for the tax compliance needs of a range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to corporations across multiple industries as the Tax Director at Walz Group CPA.
  • Conducted individual coaching sessions with team members to help them meet their goals.
  • Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions on relevant industry trends and best practices.
  • Coordinated with managers to identify skill or knowledge gaps and implement training needs.
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates.

Manager

Eisenhart and Company, LLC
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw tax compliance, planning, and consulting services for various clients including high-net-worth individuals and businesses as a Tax Manager at Eisenhart and Company, LLC.

Tax Manager

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
07.2015 - 11.2019
  • M&A Specific expertise, transaction consulting, comple
  • Provided M&A advisory services to clients, including financial modeling and analysis of potential transactions.
  • Drafted memorandums for prospective buyers and sellers outlining the terms of proposed deals.
  • Assisted in preparing presentations to boards of directors or other key decision makers regarding proposed transactions.
  • Coordinated activities between client organizations and external parties involved in a transaction.
  • Prepared post-merger integration plans outlining steps necessary to ensure tax efficient strategy requirements were met in full.
  • Participated in meetings with executives from different organizations discussing potential deals or alliances between them.
  • Provided advice to senior management teams on strategies related to mergers and acquisitions such as timing considerations and tax implications associated with various types of transactions.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery according to agreed upon deadlines.

Senior Accountant, Tax Services

Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
01.2013 - 07.2015

Tax Intern

Parentebeard
01.2012 - 04.2012

Education

Master of Science, Taxation -

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting -

York College of Pennsylvania
12.2012

Skills

  • Tax planning strategies
  • In-Depth Tax Law Expertise
  • Educate Non-Tax Professionals
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Real Estate
  • Financial Planning
  • Economic Modeling
  • Global Tax Expertise
  • M&A Analysis Proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

President and Founder

The Grove Group LLC
12.2023 - Current

Director

Walz Group
08.2020 - 11.2023

Manager

Eisenhart and Company, LLC
11.2019 - 03.2020

Tax Manager

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
07.2015 - 11.2019

Senior Accountant, Tax Services

Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
01.2013 - 07.2015

Tax Intern

Parentebeard
01.2012 - 04.2012

Master of Science, Taxation -

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting -

York College of Pennsylvania

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy, CA060908

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Awards

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 05/2008

Affiliations

  • PICPA
  • AICPA

Languages

English
Native language
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
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Software

QBO

Yearli

CCH

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