Matt Ryan, CPA

Matt Ryan, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Matt is an experienced financial leader and Army veteran who brings more than two decades of operational, financial, and strategic management experience across private and nonprofit organizations. His work focuses on strengthening financial systems, guiding organizational growth, and building strong, mission-driven teams.

Qualifications Summary:

  • Experienced Financial & Operational Leader

    • Director / Outsourced CFO with Vault’s outsourced accounting services team

    • Oversees day-to-day management of personnel and client engagement teams

    • More than 20 years of experience in strategic and tactical financial operations across private and nonprofit sectors

  • Nonprofit Financial Management Expertise

    • Former Chief Financial Officer for the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

    • Managed accounting, finance, budgeting, human resources, and federal grant compliance

    • Oversaw financial operations for a $7M annual budget supporting a team of 35 staff members

  • Strategic Consultant & Financial Advisor

    • Nearly a decade of experience as a management consultant, CFO, and interim-CFO for organizations across the Mid-Atlantic

    • Specialized in financial forecasting, risk management, internal controls, and nonprofit accounting

    • Supported organizations ranging from early-stage startups to companies with more than $150M in annual revenue

  • Military Leadership & Service

    • Retired Major with more than 20 years of service in the United States Army Reserve Component

    • Enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 2003 and later commissioned through Penn State’s ROTC program

    • Served as Distribution Company Commander and Executive Officer of a medical company deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

  • Education & Professional Credentials

    • Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

    • Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

    • PMQ (SHRM)

  • Professional & Community Engagement

    • Member of the Greater Washington Society of CPAs (GWSCPA), Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA), and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

    • Serves on the Finance Committee for St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church

Matt’s leadership philosophy is grounded in teamwork and service, recognizing that every individual plays a vital role in advancing a mission and building strong organizations.