Mathew Heggem

About Mathew Heggem

Career JourneyFrom professional dance to choreographing businesses through finance, my 20+ year path in accounting blends creativity, leadership, and strategic impact. Starting with workforce training at a nonprofit that launched over 200 bookkeepers, I advanced to CEO and President roles at outsourced accounting firms, consulting entrepreneurs on growth, technology, and compliance. Recognized twice as CPA Practice Advisor \"20 Under 40\" Superstar (2017, 2023), I\'ve spoken at QuickBooks Connect and XeroCon, published 30+ articles in Accountex Report, SmartCEO, and Entrepreneur.com, and graduated from Goldman Sachs Small Businesses.My work today:As CEO & Founder of Field to Flight Finance, I lead a boutique outsourced accounting department serving purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits ($500K–$3.5M revenue) in health & wellness, arts/entertainment, tourism, and beyond. Evolving from 10kCreators—where I spent three years elevating artists\' financial wellness—this is the full expression of my expertise: blending bookkeeping, controller oversight, CFO strategy, revenue growth coaching, team financial training, and holistic planning that aligns business performance with personal lifestyle and exit goals. Flat monthly packages start at $500, embedding us as your trusted advisor for cash flow mastery, revenue targets, and sustainable scale.Mission & Values:Co-founder of the Accounting Alchemy Network, I champion regenerative practices that transform accounting for people, planet, and profit—committed to climate justice, racial equity, and LGBTQAI+ advocacy. I help leaders not just manage money, but make it, building financially capable organizations from top to bottom.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   10kcreators.Com

   Jan 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Formed Washington State LLC to offer services as coach & consultant for artists & arts organizations.• Handle all day-to-day duties, including developing a business strategy and brand, marketing & selling services, fulfilling on coaching & consulting services, bookkeeping, budgeting & cashflow management.• Meet with individual clients on a weekly basis to identify goals, articulate strategies, and implement on plans to improve how clients are making & managing their money.• Help nonprofits improve grant writing and donor management processes, identify earned income strategies, and build budgets to achieve organizational goals.• Assist in improving clients’ bookkeeping, coordinating with tax and accounting professionals.• Leading financial literacy & career development workshops and facilitated educational experiences in collaboration with partner organizations.

Education

• Goucher College

  BA, Dance, Religion

  2003 — 2006

• Babson College

  Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Small Business
• Financial Accounting
• Communication
• Non-Profits
• Event Management
• Quickbooks
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Business Networking
• Bookkeeping
• Creative Direction
• Email Marketing
• Advertising
• Online Advertising
• Proposal Writing
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Social Media
• Business Planning
• Coaching
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Communications
• Public Speaking
• Recruiting
• Management Consulting
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Facebook
• Marketing