Jason Matsuura
About Jason Matsuura
Jason Matsuura is the Chief Financial Officer at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery, specializing in post-merger integration with a strong background in finance and accounting. He has held various senior financial roles across multiple companies, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning and financial management.
Work at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery
Jason Matsuura has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring effective financial planning, analysis, and reporting. His expertise in finance and accounting contributes to the nursery's operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Jason Matsuura held several key financial roles. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Zaka, Inc. from 2014 to 2017 and at Monrovia Growers from 2011 to 2014. He also served as the Vice President of Finance at Hines Horticulture from 2008 to 2010 and as the Director of Corporate Finance at the same company from 2007 to 2008. His diverse experience spans various aspects of financial management across multiple organizations.
Education and Expertise
Jason Matsuura earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in finance, particularly in post-merger integration, strategic planning, and financial analysis. He has developed specialized skills in managing distressed situations, which include bankruptcy and mergers.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Jason Matsuura has led significant financial improvements and operational turnarounds. He implemented tighter financial controls that resulted in a 20% improvement in gross margins and selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs. He has also successfully led the operational and financial turnaround of a consumer goods and manufacturing firm, securing multi-year financing arrangements and enhancing financial reporting capabilities.
Background in Corporate Finance
Jason Matsuura's career in corporate finance began at Kieckhafer, Schiffer & Company LLP, where he worked as a Senior from 1995 to 1998. He then transitioned to Intrax Suspension Technology as Corporate Controller from 1999 to 2001. His experience includes roles as a Senior Financial Analyst at DDi and as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Everde Growers from 2017 to 2022, demonstrating a consistent trajectory in financial leadership.