Kirk Mathers

About Kirk Mathers

My favorite comment about me is that people benefit from knowing me. I am an atypical ISTJ that enjoys teaching people with my combination of finance and software skills. I deliver real value to company ownership and employees through open book management, training and mentoring, and rolling up my sleeves to solve problems. This is my career passion and I am really good at it.I believe that 99% of the time, it’s a team discussion and decision. For the difficult 1%, I own the decisions I make.I have learned this via 15 years private company CFO experience with expertise in NetSuite One World ERP/CRM software implementation and administration for 10+ years.Retired my CPA license in the state of Arizona and I am a NetSuite Certified Administrator.* Has created a team of NetSuite Administrators to facilitate 2 growing companies with 800+ users and numerous One World customizations* Project manager for 15 NetSuite implementations from QuickBooks, Great Plains, and SalesForce.* Proven ability to create from scratch financial systems and reporting so management can make decisions to grow a sustainable company * Proactive problem solver that generates quantifiable results* Possesses excellent business judgment and confidence* Manages for short-term results while simultaneously directing future growth for the companyCore competencies include:LeadershipDecision MakingNetSuite Software ImplementationsNetSuite AdministrationProject ManagementCash Flow ImprovementFinancial Planning & AnalysisAccounting Policies & Practices Strategic PlanningExecutive Negotiations Budgeting & Forecasting Team Management & Motivation Process Improvements

Experience

1. Senior Managing Consultant

   Sikich

   Jul 2024 — Present

   NetSuite lead consultant for:*implementations including solution design, configuration, user training and testing, and go-live support.*business process reviews to leverage NetSuite capabilities beyond current software configuration.Skilled in analyzing client requirements and translating them into detailed customization specifications, collaborating with script developers to design, test, and deploy tailored solutions.Verticals include financial services, distribution, retail, family office, media, travel agent, food and beverage, consumer services, life sciences, and professional sports team.Go-to resource for staff questions, advice, and “how can I do this” with regards to NetSuite and client interactions. Traveled onsite for client design sessions, user testing, and training.Manager of a team of NetSuite functional consultants.

Education

• Jones International University

  MBA, Business/Entrepreneurship

  2001 — 2004

• Oregon State University

  BS, Business/Accounting

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Corporate Finance
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Netsuite
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Accounting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Cash Flow
• Financial Planning
• Budgets
• Finance
• Erp
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Management
• Performance Metrics
• Inventory Management
• Refinance
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Budget Process
• Training
• Financial Reporting