Matthew Ritchie

About Matthew Ritchie

Results-driven Financial Controller with 10+ years of experience managing financial operations, optimizing cash flow, and driving strategic business growth for small to mid-sized companies.I specialize in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow management, ensuring GAAP compliance while implementing cost-saving strategies to improve profitability. With a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, I provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making and long-term business sustainability.Proficient in A/P&A/R management, reconciliations, payroll processing, and multi-state sales tax compliance, I streamline financial processes and improve internal controls. I leverage advanced financial analysis tools, including MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and ERP accounting systems, to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced business environments, partnering with executive leadership, banking institutions, and key stakeholders to secure funding, optimize financial resources, and drive business expansion.If you’re looking for a strategic, hands-on financial leader who can enhance financial performance, optimize processes, and drive sustainable growth, let’s connect!

Experience

1. Financial Controller CFO

   Itc Cutting Edge

   Mar 2020 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Identified and secured optimal funding and financing solutions to drive company growth and expansion, balancing cost-effectiveness with risk mitigation to ensure long-term financial stability.• Developed and delivered comprehensive financial reports, benchmarking analyses, and key performance metrics for executive leadership, banking institutions, and regulatory agencies, supporting data-driven strategic planning.• Proactively managed cash flow operations to maintain strong liquidity, ensuring timely financial obligations while implementing strategies to reduce capital fluctuations and optimize working capital efficiency.• Designed and executed tax-saving strategies by strategically managing financial movements across multiple corporate entities, effectively minimizing tax liabilities while maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards.• Established and maintained strong banking relationships, negotiating favorable terms for credit lines, financing, and treasury management services to enhance the company’s financial flexibility.• Collaborated closely with the company’s CPA and key financial advisors, ensuring accurate financial reporting, tax planning, and regulatory compliance, while leveraging their expertise for business optimization.• Served as a key financial advisor to the executive management team, providing actionable insights that influenced critical decision-making, long-term financial planning, and overall business strategy.

Education

• Quanah High School

  Basic Study

  2002 — 2006

• Texas Tech University

  Accounting and Finance

• Southern Methodist University

  Certificate in Entrepreneurship , Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Market Research
• Editing
• Staff Training
• Accounting
• Staff Supervision
• Management
• Project Planning
• Inventory Management
• Sales Management
• Social Media
• Project Management
• Data Entry
• Website Development
• Sales Commissions
• Procedural Development
• Public Relations
• Strategic Business Solutions
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Business Systems Implementation
• Operations Management
• Photoshop
• Client Relationships Strengthening
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Process Improvement
• Organizational Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Retail
• Account Management
• Leadership
• Visual Merchandising