Matthew Yeates, Cpa, Cma
About Matthew Yeates, Cpa, Cma
Matthew Yeates is a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at BlueCat, with a background in accounting and financial management. He has held various positions in companies such as TripSpark Technologies and Hamilton Utilities Corporation, contributing to financial forecasting and analysis.
Work at BlueCat
Matthew Yeates currently serves as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at BlueCat, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with business leaders to generate quarterly revenue and expense forecasts utilizing Vena FP&A software. His responsibilities include redesigning forecasting models to align with existing processes and analyzing the impact of new hires on cash flows and budget consistency. Matthew also prepares reporting packages for a venture capital firm and works closely with the accounting team to evaluate quality of earnings figures.
Previous Experience at TripSpark Technologies
Before joining BlueCat, Matthew worked as the Controller at TripSpark Technologies from 2019 to 2021 in Mississauga, Ontario. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in financial planning and analysis.
Background at Hamilton Utilities Corporation
Matthew Yeates has extensive experience at Hamilton Utilities Corporation, where he held multiple positions from 2011 to 2019. He started as a Junior Accountant and progressed to roles including Accountant, Senior Accountant, and Accounting Manager. His responsibilities included analyzing employee compensation, maintaining cash flows, and collaborating with accounting and technology teams to optimize financial processes.
Education and Expertise
Matthew earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor, where he studied Accounting, IT, and Economics from 2004 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in financial planning and analysis. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), which further enhances his expertise in financial management.
Volunteer Experience
In addition to his professional roles, Matthew volunteered with the National Society of Black Engineers as a National Convention Volunteer in 2010. This experience reflects his commitment to community involvement and professional development within the engineering sector.