MATTHEW M. GREER, CPA
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Accounting/Audit Professional with expertise in the areas of banking,
restaurant, retail and manufacturing industries. Firm understanding of
organizational controls and robust knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Experienced in planning,
preparing, and developing audit programs. Excellent problem solving and
analytical ability. Expert knowledge of Excel and ACL. Results-
oriented with the ability to learn quickly and take initiative as well
as continuously learn and improve.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Applications ACL
AS400
AutoAudit
Engagement Manager OnBase
Oracle Cognos
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERMOBIL, INC
2010 - Current
(Permobil, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of power wheelchairs.
It has been around for more than 40 years and operates in 33 countries. It
focuses primarily on quality thus higher margins. It has been privately
owned by Nordic Capital since July of 2008.)
Assistant Controller - Accounting/Finance
. Assist with monthly close of United States, Australia, and Canada
financial statements as well as post close reconciliations and
comparisons to budget.
. Aid budget preparation including research of large differences between
actual and budget on a monthly basis.
. Complete day to day activities that include payroll, accounts payable and
journal entries.
. Perform various audit projects as necessary including T&E, A/P, Freight,
and Inventory and report findings/recommendations to management.
. Financial Analysis - evaluate and analyze different suppliers,
costs/spend, processes and trends.
. Help establish and monitor internal controls.
. Identify operating inefficiencies and ways for improvement.
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE
2008 - 2010
(Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is an industry leader in the restaurant
industry (family-dining sector). It is both a restaurant and retail
company making it unique when compared to its peers. It has 588 stores in
41 different states, over 70,000 employees, and 2.3 billion in annual
revenue. It is publicly-traded on the NASDAQ.)
Senior Business Analyst - Strategic Sourcing
. Created and implemented a method to receive data and measure contract
compliance with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's supply chain
consultant for produce ($20 M+).
. Developed a monthly freight analysis, concentrating on the financial
impact of freight changes by district, region and supplier and how to
address these changes within the supply chain.
. Helped develop a program to evaluate inventory levels of Cracker Barrel's
top purchased items to align with significant price changes (up/down).
. Strengthened weekly audit program of company's largest vendor ($600 M+).
Recouped an additional ~ $120,000 in vendor overcharges over a 6-month
period. This also led to system and process improvements by vendor.
. Assist the Strategic Sourcing Department with various projects during the
year including MDA and Quarterly SOX reporting as well as external audit
inquiries
. Financial Analysis - evaluate and analyze different suppliers,
costs/spend, processes and trends to provide valuable information to
management and buyers.
. Explore opportunities for system improvements.
Senior Staff Auditor - Internal Audit
. Created and implemented a weekly audit program of company's largest
vendor ($600 M+). Recouped ~ $100,000 in vendor overcharges over a 4-
month period.
. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Cracker Barrel
Old Country Store Continuous Audit Program (Utility, Landscaping, Waste,
& HVAC). Results include ~$90,000 in vendor recoveries and process
improvements.
. Created a monthly financial audit, concentrating on analytical analysis
of financial data, such as vendor discounts, AP transactions, and G/L
entries. Led to potential for more effective cost management.
. Supported external auditors/D&T process by analyzing journal entries
(reduced external audit fees).
. Initiated financial fraud detection analysis using ACL and payroll/AP
data to highlight policy violations.
. Planned and performed Sarbanes-Oxley testing and communicated results to
management/external auditors. Helped reduce compliance costs by ~10%.
. Assisted in annual risk assessment process.
CROWELL & CROWELL, PLLC
2006 - 2008
(Crowell & Crowell, PLLC, is a CPA firm located in Franklin, TN who
provides internal audit, external audit, compliance audit, loan reviews, &
tax services for financial institutions.)
Senior Auditor
. Planned, prepared, and managed multiple financial audits.
. Performed BSA and Loan compliance audits as well as reviewed loans to
determine financial impact.
. Interacted with clients by interviewing, questioning potential issues,
and reporting findings.
. Completed various types of tax returns including research of tax topics
as necessary.
SMITH, WILES & CO., P.C.
2005 - 2006
(Smith, Wiles, & Co., P.C is a CPA firm located in Nashville, TN that
specializes in litigation, tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and business
consulting services for the entertainment industry).
Staff Accountant
. Managed accounts receivable/payable, prepared payrolls, and
issued/reviewed complete set of Financial Statements.
. Completed payroll, sales, individual, s-corp, corporate, partnership, and
trust tax returns.
EDUCATION
. Bachelor of Science Degree, Dual Major - Finance & Accounting,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 2004
. Currently studying to become a Certified Financial Planner