Matthew Alexander, Cpa, Ca
About Matthew Alexander, Cpa, Ca
Matthew Alexander is the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Future Fields in Edmonton, Alberta, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies, including Brace Tool and Valaq Inc.
Work at Future Fields
Matthew Alexander serves as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Future Fields, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Summer 2020 cohort. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he emphasizes the alignment of financial strategies with both long-term objectives and immediate needs. His experience includes a previous advisory role at Future Fields from 2020 to 2021.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Future Fields, Matthew Alexander worked at Brace Tool as Vice President of Finance from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Group Financial Controller at Brace Tool from 2016 to 2018. His earlier career includes a significant role as a Senior Accountant at Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he co-founded Valaq Inc, serving as CFO from 2016 to 2022, where he contributed to financial management and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Alexander studied at the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting and Finance from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, focusing on Accounting and Taxation, and achieved his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from 2012 to 2014. He is currently studying at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) in the same field.
Financial Philosophy and Advocacy
Matthew Alexander advocates for a broader role of financial executives that goes beyond compliance and accurate reporting. He believes in the importance of integrating financial strategies with overall business operations. His approach emphasizes the necessity for financial strategies to support both long-term goals and short-term requirements, reflecting his commitment to strategic financial management.