Matthew Robarge
About Matthew Robarge
Matthew Robarge is the VP, Global Controller at Cision, with extensive experience in accounting and financial management roles across several companies.
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Matthew Robarge is the Vice President, Global Controller at Cision, working in Beltsville, Maryland, United States.
Company
Matthew Robarge is currently employed at Cision, where he holds the position of VP, Global Controller. At Cision, he has overseen the integration of three acquisitions, managed the US GAAP to IFRS conversion, and implemented various automation processes within the local accounting teams. His efforts have also included migrating to the corporate NetSuite instance and centralizing accounting processes to shorten the close timeline. Additionally, he partnered with Sales to develop an AR collection strategy based on customer segmentation.
Previous Positions
Before joining Cision, Matthew Robarge worked at NOVAVAX INC as a Corporate Controller in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for four months in 2020. He also held several roles at Cvent in Tysons Corner, VA, including Senior Director - Assistant Controller (2017-2020), Director - Assistant Controller (2016-2017), and Director of Technical Accounting (2015-2016). Additionally, he served as Controller at the National Student Clearinghouse from 2014 to 2015. His earlier career involved an eight-year tenure at KPMG US as an Audit Senior Manager.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Robarge studied Accounting at Virginia Tech, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. His education has provided a solid foundation in accounting principles, which he has applied throughout his career. His expertise includes integration of acquisitions, GAAP to IFRS conversion, process automation, and centralizing accounting operations.
Background in Accounting and Auditing
Matthew Robarge has a substantial background in accounting and auditing, having worked for prominent organizations like KPMG US, where he climbed to the position of Audit Senior Manager during an eight-year stint. His career has been characterized by a series of increasingly responsible roles in financial management and corporate accounting, culminating in his current leadership position at Cision. His diverse professional experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both US and international accounting standards.