Matthew Wright, Cpa Email & Phone Number

As a partner at Geffen Mesher, Matt’s mission is to help others succeed, whether they’re clients or colleagues. With over 25 years of experience, he is a key leader in the firm’s audit & assurance department. He serves as a trusted business advisor to clients with a holistic and pragmatic approach, addressing accounting, finance, tax, and business best practices.Matt primarily serves clients in the manufacturing & distribution, construction, and professional services industries. His curiosity combined with experience in financial statement audits and reviews has led to consulting expertise in business consolidations & combinations and tax minimization strategies. He is one of the leaders in the firm’s mergers & acquisitions practice group and has consulted with clients on various business transactions.An ardent proponent of teamwork, Matt highly values collaboration and concise communication, and he loves nothing more than seeing his clients and colleagues succeed. He believes that constant teaching, learning, and mentorship are crucial for professional growth — regardless of position or industry.A lifelong Portlander and proud alumnus of the University of Portland, Matt is passionate about the great outdoors. He embarks on hiking and backpacking expeditions whenever he can, and carries his camera nearly everywhere he goes. Recent noteworthy accomplishments include summiting South Sister, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens and he built indoor monkey bars for his daughters to help them stay active. Matt is an avid mediocre golfer and sometimes takes recreational volleyball way too seriously (don’t ask).

Portland, Oregon Area

When it comes to solving challenges for his clients, Matt Wright borrows an adage from the world of baseball: see the ball, hit the ball. More precisely, see the challenge and go at it—and speak straight in the process. “Clients appreciate hearing exactly what’s going on, whether it sounds good or bad. They don’t have time to beat around the bush. I’m not bothered by difficult conversations.” At the same time, he’s built his career in part by being a receptive and understanding listener, the kind of person that clients and coworkers lean on in difficult times. Some colleagues have even referred to him as the “firm shrink.” With an analytical mind and a personable yet straightforward demeanor, Matt has followed accounting as a professional path since the early 90s. In fact, he credits his high school accounting teacher—Mr. Stern—for instilling an appreciation for his future career choice. “On our first quiz, he failed everyone who misspelled the word ‘receivables.’ That was his way of letting us know that accounting was serious business, and not a field where you could slack off.” A lifelong Portlander, Matt enjoys much of what the area offers—from hiking and backpacking with his wife and daughter, to dinner at Andina in the Pearl. And when the weather is perfect for a day game, he pines a little for baseball to return to downtown Portland.

Oregon, United States

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Maintained client relationships and oversaw audit, accounting, and tax engagements with an eye towards providing excellent client service, problem-solving, tax minimization, and accurate compliance. Implemented risk assessment standards and led firm through peer review process with a positive outcome.Created new firm marketing materials, highlighting the key industry niches we serve well and add the most value; created all copy and worked directly with design firm to determine design look, copy, photo art, and final product.Instrumental in firm client development, adding clients with needs for financial statement audits, tax compliance and other consulting work. Created and maintained network of business professionals, including bankers, attorneys, and other professionals.

Portland, Oregon Area

As a member of the Board of Directors for close to 10 years, I was honored to serve as the Board President for two two-year terms, as well as the Treasurer for one term. Youth Progress Association is a non-profit organization based in Portland, OR dedicated to providing at-risk youth with the living skills, structure and support they need in order to live successfully on their own. You may visit our website at www.youthprogress.org

Began at Delap as a staff accountant and quickly progressed through the ranks to manager, senior manager, and principal. Fully managed all aspects of audit and review engagements, including scheduling, supervision of staff and seniors, as well as client relationship management and billings. Created, monitored, and held team accountable for engagement time budgets. Worked directly with partners to ensure clients’ needs were properly served.