Johnnie Mata, Cpa
About Johnnie Mata, Cpa
Johnnie Mata is an Assistant Controller with extensive experience in accounting and finance, having worked at several prominent firms including PwC and DoorDash. He has a strong educational background with degrees in Multimedia Design and Finance, as well as a specialization in Accounting for Controllers.
Current Role at Forge
Johnnie Mata serves as the Assistant Controller at Forge, a position he has held since 2022. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area and is responsible for overseeing various accounting functions within the organization. His role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing financial reporting processes.
Previous Experience at PwC
Johnnie Mata has extensive experience at PwC, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Deals Senior Manager in Technical Accounting from 2018 to 2020, focusing on complex accounting issues. Prior to that, he served as a Deals Manager from 2015 to 2018 and as a Senior Audit Associate from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at PwC spanned over five years, contributing to his expertise in accounting and auditing.
Experience at DoorDash
Before joining Forge, Johnnie Mata worked at DoorDash as a Senior Manager in Accounting from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he managed accounting operations and contributed to financial strategy, enhancing the company's financial processes during a period of rapid growth.
Educational Background
Johnnie Mata has a diverse educational background. He studied at Loyola Marymount University, earning a B.A. in Multimedia Design from 2000 to 2004. He later obtained an MBA in Finance from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2010. Additionally, he has been studying at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Accounting for Controllers and achieving a Certificate in Accounting since 2011.
Early Career Experience
Johnnie Mata began his career as a Business Development Intern at JUMP Investors from 2010 to 2011. He also worked at CohnReznick LLP as an Audit Associate II from 2011 to 2013, gaining foundational experience in auditing and financial analysis in the Greater Los Angeles Area.