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Matthew Cummings

@matthewcummings2

I lead governmental and nonprofit finance, audits, grant compliance, and accounting operations.

I've led financial operations for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, overseeing close processes, grants, budgets, audits, financial reporting, and accounting staff.

At Concord Municipal Light Plant, I managed three accountants, presented budgets and quarterly financials to the governing board, strengthened internal controls, and helped lead an ERP conversion and digital process transformation.

My background spans governmental, nonprofit, and public accounting, including work with the City of Mesa, Butler Hansen, and CliftonLarsonAllen. I've managed audits, CAFRs, debt compliance, financial statements, Single Audit reports, and teams of up to seven staff.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Controller

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Sep 2024 - Jul 2026 (1 year 10 months)

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, assist the Controller in managing financial operations, and oversee grant financial management and compliance. Coordinate annual audits and supervise accounting staff.

Financial Reporting Grant Compliance Internal Controls Budgeting GASB Uniform Guidance Audit Coordination Staff Supervision Process Improvement ERP

Financial Manager

Concord Municipal Light Plant

Aug 2018 - Aug 2024 (6 years)

Prepared and presented budgets and quarterly financials to the governing board, managed a team of three accountants, and led digital transformation of timekeeping and work order processes. Key decision-maker during ERP conversion.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Internal Controls Team Management ERP Implementation Audit Coordination Timekeeping Systems Work Orders

Senior Accountant

City of Mesa

Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Managed debt compliance and continuing disclosures, oversaw accounting for capital assets and community facilities districts, and prepared CAFR sections for audit. Implemented ERP upgrades and supervised staff.

Debt Covenant Compliance CAFR Capital Assets ERP CGI Advantage ERP Staff Supervision Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant

Butler Hansen, P.C.

Jan 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted audits, reviews, and compilations for not-for-profit and governmental entities, presented attestation reports to governing boards, and developed standardized templates for audit engagements.

Audit Financial Reporting Not For Profit Accounting Governmental Accounting Attestation Training

Engagement Director

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Sep 2007 - Dec 2013 (6 years 3 months)

Executed audits and reviews for various entities, prepared CAFRs and Single Audit reports, and managed audit teams of up to seven staff. Implemented process improvements including transition to paperless audits.

Audit CAFR Single Audit Tax Returns Team Management Process Improvement Training