Matthew Watt

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ABOUT MATTHEW WATT

I’m a finance leader bringing more than 13 years’ experience overseeing full-cycle accounting, financial reporting/analysis, regulatory compliance, and finance operations in both public and private sectors. My academic background includes a BCom degree in Accounting, CPA and CA designations, and an Internal Auditor Certification. I bring expertise in high-level and complex finance and accounting functions, performing A/P, A/R, expense reporting, P&L, bank reconciliations, and audit preparation in compliance with IFRS, ASPE, and risk management principles.A responsive leader and coach, I support accounting teams to work in unity and recognize the impact of their individual/collective contributions. I’ve led implementation of cost savings, process improvement, and revenue generation strategies to optimize business operations. I bring expertise in financial statements preparation, cash management, risk assessment, reporting, and internal controls, forecasting and stewarding budgets up to $100 million. I leverage data and reporting techniques to provide accurate and timely information to executive teams, resolving variances/discrepancies and refining forecasts. Incorporating critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset, I have applied cost-savings strategies designed to increase profit margins and drive continuous improvement. I’m not deterred by hard work, ambiguity, or aggressive deadlines, and employ rigorous scrutiny to maintain consistency and accuracy.Thanks for stopping by – I look forward to connecting.