Matthew Flahive, Cira Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Jericho, Ny, Us

Director of Financial Advisory at Stapleton Group, a distressed asset consulting firm. Stapleton Group was acquired by global expert consulting firm J.S. Held in October 2024 and is part of their Strategic Advisory Practice.J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Perform financial analysis, prepare cash flow forecasts, budgets, and 13-week cash flows for distressed businesses and financial restructurings. Partner with client management to implement turnarounds, restructuring, and sell-side M&A.• Prepared a 5-year financial projections model for a consumer goods distribution company with $250MM+ annual revenues and negotiated a refinance of their $90MM credit facility that was not renewed by their previous lender • Prepare and oversee budgets totaling $70MM+ for two distressed residential development projects in the San Francisco Bay Area• Designed and implemented financial restructurings and operational turnarounds while providing KPI monitoring systems that clients can utilize post-engagement• Analyzed liquidation scenarios and prepare sensitivity analyses for management and foreclosing lenders• Led team of analysts and accountants preparing forensic accounting examples that demonstrated the defendants operated a Ponzi scheme and embezzled over $350MM in investor and lender funds

Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management and year-end accounting for dissemination of information to CPAs. Functioned as a Controller to provide key input for data-driven decision making for client operating businesses. • Completed a 24-month financial forecast and budget for a mental health and addiction recovery facility in Malibu, CA to aid with the valuation and sale of the business• Continually monitored developments with the Covid-19 Pandemic and ensured compliance of operating businesses with applicable health department orders and guidelines• Key point person coordinating tax return preparation with our tax accountants for 20 entities and the Qualified Settlement Fund of the $197mm Ponzi scheme and investment fraud• Constructed accounting system and completed an audit of a Home Healthcare Agency’s financials for a 19-month period within a 3-week deadline• Migrated payroll and benefits providers for a 50-employee healthcare company, saving over $150,000 annually while improving benefits• Implemented financial controls, built accounting systems and ensured proper legal employment of over 100 staff at four restaurants in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy • Liquidated insolvent restaurants and negotiated with vendors to reduce claims by 50%

Performed initial budget assessment of distressed businesses and assets to determine viability. Where applicable, implemented cost-cutting initiatives and operational efficiencies. If needed, wound-down and liquidated insolvent businesses. • Monitored financial performance of a commercial property portfolio in relation to a $58mm bankruptcy repayment plan and audited financial statements for compliance with plan• Led team in completion of a forensic accounting project of 40 entities and nearly 100 bank accounts to assist an SEC investigation into a $197mm Ponzi scheme and investment fraud• Increased revenue an average of 15% per month for a Chapter 11 bankrupt business and achieved monthly $40-50k net profit

Stabilized businesses by assessing reliability of financial accounting and hired new management and administration staff. Completed annual credit reviews, analyzing the financial health of the underlying businesses. Conducted property management and vendor/tenant relations along with proper financial reporting.• Assisted with due diligence and sales of SBA 7(a) and 504 loan portfolios• Stabilized construction company by hiring new management team, established new collections procedures and improved the average days to collect receivables from 100 to 65 days• Increased profitability of a grocery store by $60,000 per month and paid off the Chapter 11 bankruptcy 2.5 years ahead of plan

San Francisco, California, Us

Assessed consumer and small businesses financial positions and recommended appropriate financial products depending on their needs. Established loan and depository relationships for consumer and small business concerns. Assisted walk-in customers with general retail banking services and transactions.

Ensured public safety. Enforced the City of San Clemente's policies and procedures. Provided front lobby services including customer service and cashier duties. Resolved customer concerns and complaints. Supervised and led fellow employees as a senior lifeguard.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs) - Business Administration, Financial Planning And Services

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Business Administration And Management, General

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