Matt Gardner
Chief Financial Officer at Equity Trust Company
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer at Equity Trust Company
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Gardner
Financial executive with demonstrated ability to strengthen and lead the corporate finance function aligning financial goals with strategic objectives driving bottom-line profitability. Strong interpersonal skills with motivational management abilities to build high-performing teams. Recognized for integrity and talent in transforming companies. Keen ability to maintain high-level vision while meeting specific role-related goals and objectives. Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in: • P&L Responsibility• Strategic and Financial Planning• ERP System Management• Operations Management• Change Management• Product and Project Pricing & Profitability• Financial Management• Restructuring & Turnaround Management• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures• Financial Reporting• Multi-Site / Multi-Business Management• Incentive Compensation Design and Administration
Experience
Chief Financial Officer
Aug 2019 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US
Provides leadership to and oversight of the accounting financial reporting groups ensuring the Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and meet all financial reporting requirements.• Collaborates with business unit heads to ensure all financial decision-making focuses on return on invested capital, including potential acquisitions and the development of a strategic business and/or operational plan with the goal of increasing the enterprise value of the Company over time.• Continually develops metrics to ensure they are focusing on the correct factors and identify and track value drivers for each business unit.• Establishes and maintains sound financial policies, procedures, systems, and controls for the Company, including working capital accounting, general accounting, capital expenditures, accounts receivables, AP/AR, payroll cash management, budgeting, and forecasting.• Prepares and analyzes all internal and external financial data related to Company operations including: budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
Education
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
Miami University
Master of Arts - MA, Economics
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