Matt Lemberger

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About Matt Lemberger

Results-driven and innovative executive with extensive experience leading financial operations, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Excels in leading and mentoring finance teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.* Expertise in developing effective strategies and long-range plans, preparing financial reports, allocating resources, and developing financial procedures according to organizational objectives. Well-versed in delivering comprehensive financial insights to drive informed decision-making and support sustainable growth.* Highly skilled in collaborating with finance teams to assess the financial impact of various strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with financial goals. Proven success in documenting and maintaining financial policies and procedures, managing outsourced functions, and leading business operations. Areas of Expertise:* Financial Reporting & Analysis * Continuous Process Improvement * Profit and Loss Accountability * Strategic Planning & Execution * Mergers & Acquisitions * Cross-Functional Collaboration Selected Career Achievements:* Recognized as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, managing a team of 30 accountants for core accounting functions, financial planning, and margin management for a $600M business that supplies and manufactures chemicals for major automotive OEMs; led and executed several projects that doubled earnings and reduced outdated collections by 35%—ultimately reducing the company’s leverage ratio from over 5 to under 2.* Spearheaded the financial strategy for a $150M product line, directed by the CEO to make it profitable or sell it; successfully achieved double-digit profit margins within 12 months, leading to Board approval for a $30M expansion into Texas that doubled revenue and tripled capacity over the next 18 months.