EXPERIENCE

READ ABOUT JILL

 

Jill Mattia is a detail-oriented and results-driven CPA with a B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University.  She has over fifteen years of progressive experience in corporate and technical accounting, including financial reporting, management and controllership both domestically and internationally.  Jill has experience managing accounting, reporting, accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger and cash management departments.  Jill is a driven, astute, and enterprising leader, combining high-order analytical thinking and stellar problem-solving skills with strong financial business acumen to drive lasting success.  Jill’s education and background in audit (Big 4) and large corporations (Fortune 500) has contributed to her expertise in an array of financial functions, including reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, due diligence, audits, acquisition integration, fair-value accounting, valuation management, business review and analysis, budgeting, and project management.   

 

Past Experience

 

Jill started in public accounting and from there held several positions progressive in nature.  Below is a sample of her responsibilities and accomplishments.  

 

• Managed accounting valuation of $3 billion domestic acquisition (the largest propane acquisition in history), provided general accounting guidance to domestic accounting staff, and ensured all reporting deadlines were met.  This included providing due-diligence observations to internal management and coordinating with target company employees, external auditors, underwriters, and internal managers to ensure meeting of numerous pre-acquisition, post-acquisition, and debt and equity offerings-related reporting requirements.  Produced pro forma financials for pre- and post-acquisition filings, supporting unprecedented transaction by preparing required information for Hart-Scott-Rodino filing. Coordinated selection of third-party valuation firm to ensure timeliness of both initial pre-acquisition valuation and final valuation.  Engaged directly in managing valuation, with personal management efforts resulting in millions in savings of amortization and depreciation.   

• Served as accounting and internal control liaison for international subsidiaries, including periodic overseas visits (France, Austria & UK).  

• Transitioned public reporting (10-Q,10-K, 8-K, 11-K reports) from Microsoft Word and Excel into new software and oversaw final implementation of extensible business reporting language reporting for three SEC filers resulting in process efficiencies and cost savings.  Served as customer panelist for the software company in 2013 at their users conference.  

• Integrated newly acquired UK company to meet GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. 

• Performed tangible asset valuations for eight European companies acquired, documented assumptions and conclusions, and provided detailed asset records to new subsidiaries.  

• Directed and managed internal reporting for 600+ revenue-producing locations and corporate cost centers, including legal entity tax and external reporting for three public filing entities.  Managed a minimum of 17 employees across payroll, assets, cash, general ledger, and accounting departments, as well as accounts payable.  Interacted with all levels of employees, integrated newly acquired businesses, performed financial analysis, and led monthly financial reviews with chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, and director of financial planning. Teamed with operations to ensure proper accounting for their projects and initiatives.  

• Performed accounting integration of stock and asset acquisition deals, monitoring, researching, and ensuring proper application of GAAP and SEC regulations, drafting responses to commission comment letters, and debt compliance.  

• Trained company and subsidiaries on Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and led all companies to successful first SOX compliance process, including implementation at large French subsidiary.  

• Worked directly with CEO, CFO & CAO on competitor study, corporate budget, Securities & Exchange Commission filings.

• Coordinated and led audits for small and large clients, including a variety of different structured entities, such as foreign companies and investments. Performed audit services with respect to a number of debt and equity offerings, and for both small and large acquisitions.  Organized audits and managed communications between client, engagement partner, and manager.  Developed staff.  Taught audit procedures and methodologies in conjunction with audit staff training program.

 

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