Rich Matta Email & Phone Number

Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for the accounting and financial aspects of a $20M organization with a for-profit and non-profit division. Managed the Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Cashiering departments.
• Administrator for healthcare insurance program, including new hires, terminations, amendments, and COBRA participants.
• Reconciled and updated bank and general ledger reconciliations, which were six months behind. As a result, able to year-end on time.
• Liaise with various states and insurance agencies to bring unemployment and workers compensation filings current and in compliance with state regulations.
• Prepared and filed annual state solicitations reports detailing revenue and expenses for each client.
• Work closely with regional managers in preparing invoicing to clients.

• Responsible for the accounting and accuracy of business lines for the corporation including Corporate Function with 12 sub divisions, Global Services, and Global Real Estate with monthly operating expenses exceeding.
• Built strong alliances with all Finance controllers, ensuring accurate completion of the financial close.
• Successfully transitioned accounting functions to three separate locations and 4 functional groups in India. Trained staff (via webinars, desktop sharing and on-site sessions) and oversaw completion of monthly closings.
• Managed and coached local and global accounting staff of 30, supporting career development and growth.
• Liaised with public accounting firm in preparation of Board of Directors (BOD) presentation and approval for services worldwide. Responsible for disclosing to stockholders the total amount of services provided within.
• Worked with Big 4 accounting firms gathering global services spending for Board presentation.

Greater Boston Area

• Prior to prior to separation of finance and accounting, managed accounting and finance team of 3. Partnered closely with NY office accounting team.
• Provided financial analysis used by senior management to make key business decisions.
• Reported results while overseeing the monthly close and variance reporting for the various divisions supported.
• Coordinated and supported business planning and budgeting process along with the necessary forecast adjustments.
• Provided senior management with explanations and analysis regarding monthly variances to budget and forecast.
• Generated and prepared invoices for clients. Distributed invoices and followed-up on delinquent and past due payments.

Greater Boston Area

• Managed the accounting and financial information needs of the Global Human Resources division. Responsible for space planning, vendor negotiations and ad hoc projects.
• Oversaw the monthly financial close, reporting processes and budget development.
• Recommended operational procedures to increase efficiency and controls.
• Conducted in-depth financial analyses and forecast.
• Worked closely with department managers interpreting results of the Financial statements.

Greater Boston Area

• Responsible for managing and reviewing the Accounts Payable process for consistency and compliance with operating procedures and to ensure the timeliness of payments. Managed a staff of 15 Accounts Payable professionals.
• Ensured timely reconciliation of a variety of general ledger accounts.
• Verified the timely and accurate preparation of annual vendor and BOD 1099 tax forms.
• Led the accrual of sales and use taxes and the filing of tax return to the appropriate states.

Cranston, RI

• Oversaw all financial aspects of the company including the Accounting, Inventory, Purchasing, Part Sales and Shipping/Receiving Departments.
• Interfaced with public accountants, banks and legal counsel for financial and legal matters.
• Managed insurance coverage and risks.
• Prepared financial information for outside sources including accountants, banks and stockholders.
• Prepared and analyzed departmental budgets.
• Secured hedging contracts to minimize exposure to the company of foreign currency fluctuations.

Braintree, MA

Responsible for the monthly Accounts Payable close including all related journal entries and account reconciliations. Performed accounting for all wire transfers done by the Treasurer's office. Supervised a staff of four.

Braintree, MA

Organized and managed the consolidation of Haemonetics operating budgets. Functioned as System Coordinator of the budgeting system. Assisted in the preparation of both the annual and five year sales plan, consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

Braintree, MA

Responsible for the corporate inventory accounting and analysis thereof. Coordinated quarterly physical inventories.

Tampa, FL

Managed Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets and General Ledger activity for forty facilities within the region. Supervised a staff of eleven. Reviewed monthly balance sheets and income statements for all facilities. Validated and explained all monthly variances and balance reconciliations.

Watham, MA

Managed Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets and General Ledger responsibilities and closing on a monthly basis for Parent Company Accounting. Prepared the upcoming annual budget for each cost center within the department. Approved the issuance of annual W-2's and 1099's. Supervised a staff of six.

Waltham, MA

Coordinated a $500 million budget. Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements. Supervised a staff of three.

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Activities and Societies: Accounting Club

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