Matt Wetty

Summary

Matt has over 25 years of progressive finance and accounting experience working with owners and stakeholders to maximize financial performance of underlying businesses. He has been a CFO for multiple middle market businesses and assisted ownership with successfully closing majority sales to private equity and strategic investors. Matt also has a strong understanding of post-acquisition integration and providing strategic financial direction to management. Whether improving financial controls, assessing costs, forecasting/ modeling, considering tax implications of key decisions, Matt is a hands-on team player dedicated to the financial success of his clients.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Reporting and Key Business Metrics

I have always enjoyed assisting ownership with improving business performance by enhancing existing financial reporting. Identifying key financial metrics to better measure business performance has been critical in improving profitability. Successfully linking compensation arrangements to key growth drivers will also provide a significant impact on performance. I have always been able to help management teams better understand and use this information and identify key areas of focus.

M&A, Pre- and Post-Acquisition Integration

Understanding the M&A process from beginning to end is key. I have extensive experience preparing business financial records and ownership for sale as well as assisting ownership in negotiating deal contracts. Additionally, I have also handled post-acquisition integration and preparing robust reporting structures to comply with lenders, PE investors and periodic reporting for management. I have also handled purchase accounting and related tax considerations. My experience will assist with successfully navigating the complexities of business combinations.

Gross Margins, Inventory and Cost Management

Manufacturing, import, and product-based companies all require strong costing and inventory structures in place in order to properly manage and improve gross margins. Understanding global supply chains, production tax credits, tariffs and foreign currency exposures all impact margins. I have assisted businesses improve standard costs systems, better evaluate production variances as well as create activity-based costing models to better evaluate margins.

Partnership

As a key partner to management, I strive to take my past experiences and knowledge and apply it to new client opportunities in order to maximize profitable growth. I am a team player and my insight and advice will be shared and presented in a constructive way.

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Experience

Chief Financial Officer

RDG Global LLC

Chief Financial Officer

Just Salad

Chief Financial Officer

Hale and Hearty

Senior Director of Finance - Thomson RIA

Thomson Reuters

Audit Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Education

BSBA, Accounting

Bucknell University

Contact

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