Matt Reid
About Matt Reid
Matt Reid serves as the Sr. Director of Tax Accounting & Reporting at Synovus, where he manages tax compliance and planning initiatives. He holds advanced degrees in Business Administration and Finance, and has received the AICPA's Elijah Watt Sells award for his performance on the CPA examinations.
Work at Synovus
Matt Reid serves as the Senior Director of Tax Accounting & Reporting at Synovus since 2020. In this role, he manages tax compliance obligations and tax planning initiatives for the organization. He leads a team of five tax professionals, overseeing all aspects of tax accounting and reporting for a bank valued at $60 billion. Reid is skilled in communicating complex tax topics to senior management, ensuring clarity and understanding in tax-related matters.
Education and Expertise
Matt Reid holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned an LL.M. in Finance from Goethe University Frankfurt, studying from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management from Purdue University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in tax accounting and compliance.
Professional Background
Before joining Synovus, Matt Reid held various positions in tax management. He worked as a Tax Manager at Roedl & Partner from 2016 to 2018 and served as Senior Manager of Global Tax Reporting & US-International Tax Compliance at BrandSafway from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes roles as a Tax Consultant at EY in Frankfurt and as a Senior Tax Accountant at MedAssets. He also completed a legal internship at Deutsche Bundesbank in 2012.
Achievements
Matt Reid is a recipient of the AICPA's Elijah Watt Sells award, recognizing his outstanding performance on the CPA examinations. He has demonstrated proficiency in managing financial statement and tax compliance audits, contributing to his professional reputation in the field. His extensive experience with major tax software, including Corptax, Prosystem, and OneSource/GoSystem, further enhances his capabilities in tax accounting and reporting.