Matthew Shriver

Matthew Shriver

Staff Accountant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Vice President-Finance/CFO at YMCA Buffalo Niagara

  • Education

    • D'Youville College

      1985 - 1987
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Accounting 3.86
    • Hilbert College

      1983 - 1985
      Associate of Science (A.A.S.) Accounting 3.97
  • Experience

    • KPMG US

      Sept 1987 - Jun 1989
      Staff Accountant

      Performed audits and financial statement reviews for large and medium sized clients in various industries including retail, not-for-profit, agriculture and manufacturing. Gained experience in the basic techniques of auditing all balance sheet and income statement accounts as well as in the evaluation of internal accounting controls.

    • Bielecki, Kloc & Grana, CPAs PC

      Jul 1989 - Jun 1991
      Senior Accountant

      Work included planning, performing and supervising audit, review, compilation and tax engagements. Gained experience in evaluating internal controls and preparing financial statements and footnotes for small and medium sized businesses. Prepared payroll, sales and income tax returns for corporations, partnerships and individuals. Acted in the capacity of “business advisor” for many clients.

    • The Salvation Army

      Jul 1991 - Aug 2000
      Controller

      Responsible for all aspects of the accounting and information systems functions of a multi-faceted human service organization with annual revenues in excess of $4 million and assets of $15 million. Actively participated in the fund raising process by identifying areas of financial need, seeking funding opportunities and participating in the grant writing process. Supervised the management of the donor database system, reported on the results of direct mail campaigns, analyzed donor giving patterns and provided development staff with advice and recommendations. Show less

    • YMCA Buffalo Niagara

      Sept 2000 - now
      Senior Vice President - Finance/CFO

      Chief Financial Officer of a rapidly growing non-profit organization with an annual operating budget of $27 million (pre-pandemic) and assets of $63 million. Responsible for oversight of all finance, facilities and information system functions. Assists the CEO in facilitating the development of new YMCA facilities by working with developers, architects and construction managers. Identifies opportunities and provides recommendations regarding potential collaborations, mergers and acquisitions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Notary Public

      State of New York Department of State
      Jun 2015
    • Certified Public Accountant

      NYS Department of Education
      Nov 1989
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Shriver
      Scholarship to Executive Education Program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo Jun 2012 Awarded full scholarship to attend an executive education program at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Received a certificate of completion for the Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Non-Profit Organizations program.
    • Awarded to Matthew Shriver
      Financial Executive of the Year (Non-Profit) Business First 2011
    • Awarded to Matthew Shriver
      Finalist for CFO of the Year (Non-Profit) Business First 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member Board of Trustees

      Issued by D'Youville University on Sept 2022
      D'Youville UniversityAssociated with Matthew Shriver
    • Member of Operating Board of Directors

      Issued by The Summit Center on Sept 2024
      The Summit CenterAssociated with Matthew Shriver
    • Treasurer

      Issued by Autism Services, Inc. on Jan 2012
      Autism Services, Inc.Associated with Matthew Shriver
    • Chair, Grant Writing Committee

      Issued by St. John the Baptist School, Alden, NY on Jan 2005
      St. John the Baptist School, Alden, NYAssociated with Matthew Shriver