Matt Norman, Cpa
About Matt Norman, Cpa
Matt Norman, CPA, is the Sr. Director, Controller at WP Engine in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in financial management and accounting.
Current Role at WP Engine
Matt Norman currently holds the position of Sr. Director, Controller at WP Engine in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he leads the global accounting function, overseeing accounting, payroll, tax, O2C, and P2P for WP Engine's six domestic and international subsidiaries. His responsibilities also include driving the implementation of new processes, procedures, and internal controls as part of WP Engine's IPO readiness initiative.
Previous Experience at WP Engine
Prior to his current role, Matt Norman served as Director, Controller at WP Engine from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as Assistant Controller from 2017 to 2019. During these periods, he contributed significantly to the company's financial management, process improvements, and internal control implementations. His leadership in these roles has been a cornerstone of his career at WP Engine.
Past Experience in Investor Relations and Accounting
Before joining WP Engine, Matt Norman held managerial roles at LDR Spine and Luminex Corporation. He was the Director of Investor Relations at LDR Spine from 2015 to 2016 and served in various accounting and investor relations roles at Luminex Corporation from 2010 to 2015, including Manager, Accounting and Investor Relations, Accountant for Government Programs, and Internal Auditor. These roles provided him with substantial experience in financial reporting, investor relations, and auditing.
Early Career and Auditing Experience
Matt Norman began his career in auditing, working as a Staff Auditor at Pena Swayze & Co., L.L.P from 2009 to 2010 and as an Assurance Senior Associate at BDO Seidman, LLP from 2007 to 2009. These early roles helped him develop a strong foundation in auditing and financial analysis, essential skills that have supported his later career in financial management and accounting.
Educational Background
Matt Norman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University - College of Business and Economics, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His formal education provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his subsequent certifications and professional roles in financial management and accounting.