Matt Sims
About Matt Sims
Matt Sims serves as the Director of Financial Reporting and SOX at Allison Transmission, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance, having previously worked in various roles at Allison Transmission and Deloitte & Touche.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Matt Sims currently serves as the Director of Financial Reporting and SOX at Allison Transmission, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial reporting processes and ensures compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). His responsibilities include managing financial disclosures and implementing internal controls to enhance the integrity of financial reporting within the organization.
Previous Experience at Allison Transmission
Matt Sims has extensive experience at Allison Transmission, having worked in various roles since 2011. He served as External Financial Reporting Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for external financial reporting. Prior to that, he was the SOX Coordinator from 2014 to 2016, focusing on compliance with financial regulations. His tenure at Allison Transmission has spanned over eight years, contributing to the company's financial governance.
Professional Background
Before joining Allison Transmission, Matt Sims worked as a Senior Accountant at Aprimo for one year in 2010. He also gained valuable experience at Deloitte & Touche, where he served as a Senior from 2007 to 2010. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, which he has built upon in his subsequent positions.
Education and Qualifications
Matt Sims studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned both an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in financial reporting and compliance roles throughout his career.