Matthew Alexander
About Matthew Alexander
Matthew Alexander serves as the Director of Finance at BuildDirect Technologies, where he has been instrumental in achieving significant revenue growth and profitability. He has a strong background in financial planning and analysis, having previously held positions at Dome Productions and Hootsuite.
Work at BuildDirect
Matthew Alexander has served as the Director of Finance at BuildDirect Technologies since 2020. In this role, he has led the financial strategy that resulted in two successful acquisitions, significantly increasing the company's revenue by over 140%. He played a crucial role in transitioning BuildDirect's financial statements from ASPE to IFRS, which facilitated the company's listing on the TSXV. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning BuildDirect to achieve profitability for the first time in its 20-year history.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining BuildDirect, Matthew Alexander worked at Hootsuite as Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2018 to 2020. He previously held the position of Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Hootsuite from 2017 to 2018. His career began at Dome Productions, where he served as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2014 to 2017. Matthew also gained experience at Grant Thornton LLP, where he worked as a Senior Associate and Senior Accountant in various roles from 2007 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Alexander studied at the University of Victoria, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia, achieving the Chartered Accountant designation and CPA-CA from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial planning and analysis.
Career Progression
Matthew Alexander's career in finance began at Grant Thornton LLP, where he worked as a Senior Accountant from 2007 to 2011. He then transitioned to a Senior Associate role at the same firm from 2012 to 2014. Following his time at Grant Thornton, he joined Dome Productions as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. His experience at Hootsuite further advanced his career, leading to his current position at BuildDirect Technologies.