Matthew B. Geoghegan
Easthampton
Summary
Achievement-oriented financial professional with diversified experience in finance, accounting, human resources, payroll, insurance benefits, business process analysis, budget preparation, cost accounting, fixed assets, inventory control, gross profit margin analysis, and financial reporting. Strong PC/spreadsheet skills, excellent multi-tasking and organizational abilities, effective problem solver, and proven record of teamwork. Focused professional with expertise guiding organizational growth through robust financial strategies and management. Accomplished in recognizing operational inefficiencies and risks and improving internal controls, standards, and procedures. Over extensive background growing organizations. Accomplished professional with many years of expertise in overseeing accounting functions for multinational companies. Proficient in directing end-to-end accounting cycles, financial reporting and policy and procedure development. Well versed in US GAAP, IFRS, and other statutory requirements.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Larochelle Construction Inc
South Hadley
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial reports in accordance with reporting procedures to provide stakeholders with timely financial insights.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Maintained accurate financial transaction records in general ledger system to support reporting integrity.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations regularly to ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
- Facilitated analysis and audit of financial records and record keeping by finance departments of each institution in accordance with federal regulations and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and variances.
- Implemented accounting systems to enhance financial operations.
- Trained staff on best practices in financial management.
General Finance and Accounting Advisor
Finance and Accounting Consultant
Easthampton
01.2020 - Current
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
- Advise clients on accounting process for AR, AP, and payroll
- Assisted in planning and executing conversion to new third-party payroll system, enhancing payroll processing
- Teach and advise database management processes
- Perform data clean up, downloading, and uploading of data using Excel
- Operated independent accounting practice, managing multiple client accounts with a focus on tailored financial solutions
Inventory and Client relations - Volunteer
Easthampton Community Center and Food Bank
Easthampton
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Managed inventory of food products to ensure accurate stock levels and availability for distribution
- Distributed goods to clients, facilitating access to essential food supplies
- Part of the Western Mass Food bank
Controller, Finance Manager, Treasurer, CFO
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC dba Comark Communications LLC.
Southwick
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Acted as a member of senior management and reported to the CEO and Chief Financial Officer of the parent company.
- Promoted from product line controller to finance manager, 2011 and became CFO and Treasurer of two separate business entities when company was divested from former parent company
- Facilitated financial oversight during six name changes and four ownership transitions over ten years, maintaining stability and compliance.
- Oversaw accounting, IT, and human resource departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Organized, overhauled, and implemented all new HR benefits and payroll accounts for over 100 employees
- Trustee of company 401K plan, and administrator of all employee benefit programs, including Health, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental insurance
- Registered as company financial administrator for international, federal, state, and local government agencies
- Responsible for business and tax registration with secretaries of state in 46 states and Washington DC
- Performed all activities related to accounting and month end financial reporting
- Developed sales and profit margin forecasts for fiscal years totaling $10 million to $140 million in revenue, contributing to strategic planning.
- Prepared all budgets for 21 business departments for fiscal years in excess of $20million in operating expenses with accuracy exceeding all other entities in our parent company’s holdings
- Created and implemented a new general ledger and all financial processes for a new ERP software operating system
- Reconciled all GL accounts and performed journal entries for monthly and yearly and tax reporting
- Served on multiple project teams for implementing and streamlining all business processes
- Performed all internal audits across multiple business sectors including, inventory, finance, customer service and project management
- Worked with third party CPA firm for yearly financial reviews, audits, and federal and state tax preparation
- Supervised the IT department and installed new software applications for improved efficiency
- A multimillion-dollar international company specializing in manufacturing, installation and service of terrestrial television transmission products, and part of an international conglomerate of Hitachi Inc, FMA Technicolor USA, Inc, FMA Thomson Inc
Business Process Analyst
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PRODUCTS, INC.
East Granby
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Report to the Vice President of Operations for the business sector
- Developed and analyzed departmental business processes and procedures as an internal consultant to optimize efficiency and accuracy
- Liaised with IT department for software development, recommending process changes and enhancements
- Supported business system software for department managers across all business sectors
- Managed inventory control operations for production and service departments
- Manage the annual physical inventory processes, procedures, and execution
- The world leader of vehicle emissions testing products and services for the international market
Assistant Cost Accountant/AR Specialist
CONAIR MARTIN/WORTEX, PART OF THE CONAIR GROUP
Agawam
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Supervised AR audit for over 2,000 customers, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Analyzed all sales order shipment manufacturing costs for accurate profit margin reporting
- Reconciled inventory with all shipments and purchase order receipts
- Researched purchase and work order variances and performed system roll-ups to analyze production costs
- Reconciled multidivisional invoices and inter-company accounts to ensure accuracy for end of month closings
- Maintained general ledger accounts for monthly income statement and balance sheet reporting
- Researched and approved cash disbursements for freight vendors, customers, and sales representatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance Economics
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst, MA01-1993
Business Process Analysis -
Computer Education Services Corp
Bloomfield, CT01-2004
ISO Auditor Certification -
Drysdale Consulting
East Granby, CT01-2004
PeopleSoft nVision Reporting for General Ledger Applications -
PeopleSoft Corp.
Chicago, IL01-2003
Best Software Fixed Asset Systems -
Computer Education Services Corp.
Stamford, CT01-2002
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Margin analysis and reporting
- Stock control management
- Payroll and 401k administration
- Asset amortization management
- Cost overhead evaluation
- Sales performance tracking
- Inventory upkeep and monitoring
- Benefits administration for employees
- Cycle count coordination for inventory
- Sales tax compliance across states
- Property tax evaluations for multiple states
- Certified ISO auditor expertise
- International reconciliation processes
- Analysis of exchange rate fluctuations
- P&L and balance sheet oversight in general ledger management
- Accounts receivable/payable functions
- Cash flow and banking reconciliation
Certification
- Business Process Analysis, Computer Education Services Corp, Bloomfield, CT, 01/01/04
- ISO Auditor Certification, Drysdale Consulting, East Granby, CT, 01/01/04
- PeopleSoft nVision Reporting for General Ledger Applications, PeopleSoft Corp., Chicago, IL, 01/01/03
- Best Software Fixed Asset Systems, Computer Education Services Corp., Stamford, CT, 01/01/02
Advanced Computer Skills
- Windows
- PeopleSoft Enterprise
- System Software, SQL Coding and Query Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Fixed Asset Software for Windows by Best Software
- Microsoft Outlook
- ProComm Plus Microdata
- Cloud Suite Industrial aka Syteline ERP system
- Extensive Internet Experience
Timeline
Financial Controller
Larochelle Construction Inc
08.2024 - Current
General Finance and Accounting Advisor
Finance and Accounting Consultant
01.2020 - Current
Inventory and Client relations - Volunteer
Easthampton Community Center and Food Bank
01.2020 - 08.2024
Controller, Finance Manager, Treasurer, CFO
Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC dba Comark Communications LLC.
01.2008 - 01.2020
Business Process Analyst
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PRODUCTS, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Assistant Cost Accountant/AR Specialist
CONAIR MARTIN/WORTEX, PART OF THE CONAIR GROUP
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Finance Economics
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Business Process Analysis -
Computer Education Services Corp
ISO Auditor Certification -
Drysdale Consulting
PeopleSoft nVision Reporting for General Ledger Applications -
PeopleSoft Corp.
Best Software Fixed Asset Systems -
Computer Education Services Corp.