MATTHEW PLASKER, CPA MST

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Natick, MA 01760 ab83xy@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Finance Executive with solid experience managing and consulting the financial operations of high tech, entrepreneurial

businesses driving the advisory, planning, reporting and analysis required to achieve successful results. Significant areas

of experience include:

Expertise in company financial life cycle management from fund -raising to expansion, through both internal and merger &

acquisition activities, to exit strategy planning and execution.

Evolve and manage systems, internal controls, legal/insurance risk management and reporting infrastructures to support operations

of dynamic businesses.

Drive budget, sales forecasting and cash management functions to ensure alignment of business plan goals and prudent use of

company resources.

Direct international expansion planning and implementation strategies to effectively manage the impact of corporate registrat ion,

tax compliance and currency fluctuations on bus iness operations.

Lead efforts required to issue GAAP compliant financial statements effectively addressing software revenue recognition (SOP 97-

2), foreign currency revaluation (FAS 52), income taxes (FAS 109) and equity (FAS 150).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Consulting Engagements 2010 to Present

Accounting Management Solutions Inc.: Reviewed AMS client’s contract and revenue recognition practices to support legal defense.

Blue Water Partners Global, LLC: Advised and prepared business plans and financial projections.

Interactions Corporation: Established and maintained operational processes and metrics to measure performance against goals.

Link Equity Partners, LLC: Provided financial and M&A services to portfolio companies.

Vericept Corporation, Waltham, Massachusetts 2007 to 2010

Chief Financial Officer (2008 to 2009)/Vice President of Finance (2007)

Venture backed provider of enterprise data loss prevention and protection solutions with up to 115 employees and over $10 million of

annual revenues. Company acquired by Trustwave Holdings, Inc. in August 2009.

Executive responsible for the financial disciplines and operational infrastructure of the organization. Member of senior management

team responsible for strategic business planning /execution and investor relations. Managed the Finance, Legal, Human Resources and

Sales Operation functions with up to 7 employees in two locations.

Managed investment in product development and company growth with sales projections and financing availability. Continually met

or exceeded cash forecasts.

Oversaw metrics driven reporting for sales forecasting, professional services utilization and departmental spending.

Developed financial presentations, led due diligence activities and actively participated in:

Investment banking process related to the marketing and successful sale of the Company and

Fund raising activities with existing investors, banks and new sources of venture capital. Closed on $40 million of capital

investment during tenure.

Coordinated and led successful defense of company’s interests in legal matters and tax audits.

WEBCT, INC., Lynnfield, Massachusetts 1999 to 2006

Senior Director of Finance

Venture backed software firm focused on E-Learning with up to 300 employees and $50 million of annual revenues worldwide.

Company acquired by Blackboard, Inc. for $180 million in February 2006.

Managed and advanced the Finance organization of eleven professionals in two locations to support the achievement of Company

goals and the growth of Company operations from less than $1 million to $50 million of annual revenues .

Business Operations:

Responsible for worldwide tax and corporate compliance including income taxes, intercompany transfer pricing and VAT/Sales Tax

administration. Led establishment and maintenance of subsidiaries in the UK and Australia.

Participated in customer contracting and merger and acquisition activities assuring the Company’s interests we re effectively

addressed. Responsible for due diligence activities of 2 acquisitions and the sale of a business unit.

Optimized cash management, investment and foreign currency activities maximizing utilization of cash assets.

Financial Operations:

Established and maintained processes and policies to effectively control and accurately account for the company’s worldwide

operations. Supervised financial and management reporting and analysis resulting in GAAP compliant finan cial statements and

effective operational recommendations that improved future results.

Led implementation of Oracle Financials Software including customizations and system conversion successfully meeting “go live”

deadline. Project completed on time and on budget.

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PC DOCS, INC., Burlington, MA 1998 to 1999

Controller

Publicly traded developer of document and knowledge management software. Company acquired by Hummingbird Communications

Ltd. for $155 million in March 1999.

Supervised Finance organization of eight professionals successfully supporting achievement of corporate goals.

Member of a three-person team responsible for developing, researching and authoring the company's business plan and operating

budgets that facilitated the successful growth of the Company to over $100 million in revenues.

Established management accountability by driving the b udgeting process and budget to actual reporting. Resulted in the Company

improving expense management and operating within an $18 million quarterly expense budget.

Guided organization through effective software implementation of sales force automation, order processing and receivable systems

resulting in improve operational efficiencies.

Performed management review and authorization for major purchase and special term sale agreements assuring contracts

effectively supported the Company’s interests.

ESS SOFTWARE, INC., Peabody, MA 1994 to 1997

Controller (1994 to 1997) / Acting CFO and Treasurer (1996 to 1997)

Venture backed software developer of self-service, workflow automation and business process reengineering software focusing on H/R

functions, employee benefits administration and financial controls.

Oversaw the finance functions, legal activities involving equity financing agreements, corporate stock and option plan, customer

contracts, leases and employee related matters. Negotiated insurance policies, benefit plans, leases and supplier contracts. Controlled

the successful evolution and improvement of internal controls, corporate policies and employee benefit plans to support growth of

the business to an operation with 80 employees in 9 locations.

KEITHLEY METRABYTE, Taunton, MA 1992 to 1993

Managerial Accountant

International developer and distributor of high-tech electronic equipment and personal computer based software.

Responsible for analysis and reporting of financial results of operations and maintenance cost accounting systems for a $40

million division of the Corporation.

LEVINE ZEIDMAN AND DAITCH, Brookline, MA 1991 to 1992

Audit/Tax Manager

ERNST & YOUNG - Entrepreneurial Services Group, Boston, MA 1987 to 1991

Manager (1989 to 1991) / Senior (1987 to 1989)

Planned, performed and managed multi-location financial engagements for private and SEC registered companies with annual

revenues up to $125 million. Developed audit programs, determined risk assessments and required procedures. Managed audit teams

with up to eight staff members. Prepared financial statements, disclosures and management letters. Reviewed client SEC filings.

Industry experience in manufacturing, dealerships, wholesalers and mutual funds.

Managed tax compliance and consulting engagements for C and S Corporations, Partnerships and individual clients. Responsibilities

included review of financial statement tax accruals, tax research, staff supervision and tax return review.

MILLER WACHMAN, LLP (Formerly MANN JUDD LANDAU), Boston, MA 1984 to 1987

Audit/Tax Manager (1986 to 1987) / Senior (1985-1986)/ Staff (1984-1985)

EDUCATION

M.S., Taxation, BENTLEY COLLEGE, Waltham, MA - 1990

B.S., Business Administration/Accounting, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA - 1984

PROFESSIONAL STATUS & AFFILIATIONS

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

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