RITA MAT, CPA, CGMA

(917) 886-3123 rita.mate.cpa@gmail.com

A Financial Professional with extensive experience in restructuring business organizations, implementing transformative
change, managing finance departments, and enhancing efficiencies through process improvements. Able to manage
accounting operations including management and administration of multiple departments. Capable of overseeing
financial reporting, audits, and statements. Adept at ensuring compliance with applicable tax and accounting laws and
regulations. Familiar with analyzing internal and external economic environments to guide senior management business
decisions. Possessing expertise with financial software tools and systems including ADP Total-Source, SAP, SAP Bydesign QuickBooks, Real-World, and MAS90. Exhibiting in-depth knowledge and expertise in working with not-for-profit
organizations.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Payroll & Human Resources
Business Development

Risk Management
Banking & Treasury Management
Revenue & Royalty Accounting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Process Improvement
Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MTI
Controller-Consultant (2015 - Present)
THEATER LICENSING COMPANY - REVENUE $50M
Manage all financial operations and establish strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Conduct annual audit management and income tax process management while issuing financial reports to
international parent company, banks, Disney theatrical partner, and executive management.
Establish and maintain optimized accounting procedures and transition to automated payroll process.
Initiate the streamlining and updating of code royalty processes as well as managing audits with tax agencies.
SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Director of Finance & Treasurer (2008 - 2015)
THEATER LICENSING COMPANY - REVENUE $20M
Spearheaded financial operations within the US and UK; ensured appropriate GAAP accounting procedures
resulting in tax savings of $1M and increased cash flow by $10M.
Coordinated internal restructuring to facilitate optimization of controls and process workflows.
Instituted and managed audit management process with outside accountants from the US and UK.
Oversaw development and implementation of new company-wide contract and royalty management platform.
PROFUSION CONSULTING
Senior Consultant (2007 - 2008)
Acted as Financial Accounting Group Manager for Absolut New York with remit of managing shared services
management tax filings and payments, treasury liquidity reporting, bank system maintenance, auditing, intercompany reconciliations, expense management, financial closing support, SOX compliance, and data integrity.
Led financial reporting and reconciliation between SAP and third-party systems for Warner Brothers.
DOGMATIC, INC.
Director of Finance (2006 - 2007)
NEW MEDIA & ADVERTISING COMPANY REVENUE $9M
Managed all aspects of financial accounting including payables, receivables, commissions, period-end closing and
reporting, cash flow, credit line administration, financial statement preparation, and analysis.
Developed and maintained film production-related legal and accounting structure serving to enhance legal
protection and clear process flows.
Responsible for restructuring of accounting and human resources resulting in company savings of $200K.
ULTRASTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Controller (2004 - 2005)
INTERNATIONAL WEB FAN CLUBS FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY REVENUE $9M
Managed budgeting and forecasting processes as well as financial accounting including Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, and Period-End Reporting to Canadian parent organization.
Accounted for financial statement preparation and analysis.
Maintained responsibility for month-end reconciliation and reporting to Canadian parent company.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

FOCUS FEATURES INTERNATIONAL

Controller (2001 - 2004)
SUBSIDIARY OF NBC-UNIVERSAL
Managed and prepared financial statements and analysis for subsidiary and quarter-end consolidation with
parent company; including invoicing, collections, and internal and external reporting.
Oversaw interpretation of participation and distribution contracts in additional to all aspects of international
distribution accounting.
Coordinated integration of purchased entity into the parent company and led conversion of legacy accounting
system into newly established F&L and SAP accounting systems.
Administered a comprehensive organizational structure for all affiliates resulting in accurate financials and tax
filings over a four-year period.
Increased cash flow by over $500K through the implementation of up to date financial reporting.
Researched alternative banking solutions to facilitate increased investment opportunities leading to savings of
$20K per month.
RIVERSOFT, INC.
Managing Accountant for the US (2000 - 2001)
INTERNATIONAL PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE DESIGNER
Designed, documented, an implemented accounting systems, processes, and procedures.
Managed all accounting functions including month-end and year-end processing.
Streamlined departmental systems, policies, and procedures to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Cultivated $300K in annual savings through the redesign of banking operation processes.

Previous Experiences
NEW YORK CENTER FOR VISUAL HISTORY
Director of Finance
DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPANY (NOT FOR PROFIT)
Served as Accountant for all of the Centers films including two series in simultaneous production.
Directed financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, loan management, budget actualization and
audits.
Executed contract negotiation encompassing funding, leases, distribution, and loans.
Prepared annual financial statements and resolved issues relating to endowment, as well as restricted and
sponsored accounts.
Designed and implemented prototype computerized accounting and auditing systems to optimize efficiency.
Monitored national and international distribution sales.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Senior Accountant
SPONSORED RESEARCH ACCOUNTING (NOT FOR PROFIT)
Reviewed and implemented modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
Analyzed financial information and summarized financial status.
Prepared financial statements and produced budget in accordance with scheduling.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Accounting- New York University, New York, NY
Theater & Film Studies University of Film & Theater Arts, Hungary