Matthew Bausch

About Matthew Bausch

Finance professional working in private equity with experience in due diligence, portfolio company management, fundraising & origination, strategic business development, initiative implementation, operations management, financial modeling, P&L management, and market & industry research. Science minded explorer and creator looking to leverage skills to guide strategic investment in, and development of, various business opportunities.Strong interest in analyzing and solving business challenges with focus on complex and creative problem solving that leverages my technical capability, business understanding, and global acumen. My ability to combine a highly quantitative skillset with strong critical thinking and communication skills allows me to provide analytical viewpoints and strong contextual clarity when delivering insights.

Experience

1. Private Equity Associate

   Hargett Hunter

   Oct 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Strategic Financial Leadership- Directed company-wide ($~30M revenue) financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, driving long-term growth through data-driven decision-making and strategic capital allocation. Aligned budget with long term plan and worked closely with financial sponsor to ensure financing / capital needs of the business were met. Ensured regulatory compliance and risk mitigation through execution of the plan.Operational Efficiency and Cost Optimization- Led cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations, achieving 14% reduction in overhead costs while maintaining service quality and enhancing profitability.Team Development & Leadership- Built & managed high-performing finance teams, fostering professional development and alignment to company goals. Managed 2 direct reports and led financial development of other department leaders.Strategic Planning & Corporate Development- Partnered with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term strategic plans focused on maximizing return on investment (ROI) and optimizing capital allocation strategies. Successfully executed growth strategies that improved company valuations by 15% over 1 year. Portfolio Management & Value Creation- Managed financial models for six portfolio companies ($120M total revenue), conducting variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and KPI tracking to optimize performance. Initiatives resulted in increased operational efficiency and a ~10% improvement in EBITDA. Led corporate restructuring efforts that included optimizing organizational design and executive compensation to align with strategic goals.M&A Due Diligence & Financial Modeling- Led financial modeling and due diligence efforts, including discounted cash flow (DCF) and LBO models, to support multiple acquisitions and capital allocation decisions, resulting in the successful deployment of $25M in capital.

Education

• Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Double Major - Finance & Physics

  2012 — 2016

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentrations in Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Finance

Skills

• C++
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Fitness
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Languages
• Outlook
• Strategic Intelligence
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Communications
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• English
• Windows
• Communicative Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Social Networking