MATTHEW F. BIROS, JR.



Matthew Biros CPA, CTP, AAP

Mobile: (858) 525-1147 Home: (858) 509-7689

E-mail: mbiros@san.

Treasury management professional with diversified treasury, auditing and accounting expertise. Experience includes

treasury operations, treasury systems management and treasury systems implementations at several Fortune 500

companies. Industry experience includes a homeland security and defense contractor, two international manufacturing

companies, two investment management firms, and a national real estate management firm. Licensed CPA, CTP and

AAP with excellent written and verbal communications skills, partnered with strong analytical skills. Seeking treasury or

financial management opportunity to positively contribute to the financial capabilities and efficiencies of the organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Treasury Systems Management ~ Treasury Operations Management ~ Process Documentation ~ Project Management ~

Investment Management ~ Electronic Payments ~ SAP, Oracle, Costpoint and SunGard Integrity

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Biros Consulting – San Diego, California 2010 to Present

Finance and treasury management consulting business

Principal

Provide guidance to organizations in the optimization of state-of-the-art technological resources, as well as creating streamlined, well-documented processes and procedures to realize efficiencies in their treasury management and financial functions. Clients have included:

• Invesco – Atlanta, GA – Assisted in the implementation of SunGard’s Integrity treasury system for global operations. Participated in the design, build, and testing phases with the implementation team.

• Pacific Life – Newport Beach, CA - Assisted in the implementation of SunGard’s Integrity treasury system for domestic operations. Focused on resolution of “Go-Live” issues and post-implementation support.

• Avery Dennison Corporation – Pasadena, CA – Assisted in the implementation of SunGard’s Integrity treasury workstation for global operations. Participated in system design and setup, population of static data, bank transaction mapping, chart of accounts and general ledger mapping, system security and testing.

• WD-40 Corporation – San Diego, CA – Provided perspective and suggestions for ERP system and bank management system. Assisted in implementing internal controls to safeguard financial assets. Recommended improvements for best practices in fraud controls and cash management.

Science Applications International Corporation – San Diego, California 1999 to 2010

Homeland security and defense systems contractor - $11B in annual revenues

Manager of Treasury Systems Development

Treasury Systems Analyst

Managed system applications for the Corporate Treasury Department. Provided technical leadership in identifying, evaluating, and implementing cost-efficient solutions and related processes to address user requirements. Formulated and defined treasury-related application scope and objectives within the framework of the corporate organization. ERP – SAP, Deltec Costpoint.

Accomplishments:

• Served as Project Manager for the system implementation for the automated application of receivables via the transmission of EDI data from cash management banks into the Corporate Accounts Receivable system. Automated application rates regularly hit 80-85%, reducing department headcount.

• Helped develop and implement an in-house treasury workstation, leveraging off of a Documentum platform for process flow controls. The system was developed as a library and research tool for treasury-initiated transactions, and served as the source of cash accounting entries to the general ledger via automated interface.

• Assisted in integration of treasury systems, accounts, and processes for acquisition activity.

• Developed disaster recovery and business continuity plan for Corporate Treasury Department, effectively utilized during the San Diego wildfire emergency.

• Documented system procedures used as the basis for SOX documentation, addressing governance requirements.

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. - Hamilton, Bermuda 1998 to 1999

Bermuda’s oldest and second largest bank - $6B in assets

Implementation Analyst

Responsible for all accounting activity relating to the implementation of a straight-through processing system. Verified, mapped and coordinated system accounting to bank’s general ledger system. Conducted system testing for financial products including those in capital markets, foreign exchange, and money markets. ERP – SAP.

Tosco Northwest - Seattle, Washington 1994 to 1997

Oil refining and retail business - $1.5B in annual revenues

Financial and Cash Management Consultant

Assisted in aspects of financial reporting for the start-up retail and refining divisions of a Fortune 150 company. Contributed to financial statement preparation, including the cash flow statement, specialized in the analysis and reconciliation of cash and cash-related accounts. Managed fixed asset administration. ERP – Oracle.

Angeles Corporation - Los Angeles, California 1986 to 1994

National real estate management company - $75M in annual revenues

Assistant Treasurer

Cash Manager

Managed and forecasted cash activity for corporation, subsidiaries, and partnerships totaling over 200 entities.

Coordinated bank relationships. Managed short-term investment portfolio in excess of $100 million. Performed credit

administration. Supervised Treasury Department staff of four.

Accomplishments:

• Directed the change in lead cash management banks, including the conversion of cash management systems, credit facilities, bank accounts, ACH collection network and disbursement systems.

• Authored and implemented corporate investment policy, focusing on capital preservation while considering risk and operational capital requirements.

• Instituted ACH payment system, significantly reducing bank funds transfer charges.

Bridgestone Tire Company, Inc. - Torrance, California 1983 to 1986

U.S. subsidiary of largest Japanese tire manufacturer and distributor - $400-$500M in annual revenues

Manager of Cash Management

Internal Auditor

Managed cash position, including debt financing. Forecasted corporate cash flows. Managed banking relationships and

lockbox collection network, the implementation of which decreased receivables’ float by 1.5 days on $400M of sales.

EDUCATION

MBA, Finance

Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelors of Science, Accounting,

Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

CPA Certificate, November 1993 – WA State License #16505

Certified Treasury Professional, June 1991

Accredited ACH Professional, October 2001

AFP’s Body of Knowledge Editing Committee – Essentials of Treasury Management, 3rd Edition, May 2009- July 2010

Series 7, October 2010

San Diego Treasury Management Association – Board Member, January 2009 - Current

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