Matthias Resch

Head of Finance, Economist, Project Manager. NYC < - > Berlin

Angestellt, Head of Finance, byrd technologies Germany GmbH

Berlin, Deutschland

Über mich

Dedication. Drive. Delivered. Contact: resch.matthias@gmail.com My career has spanned across Banking, Non-Profit, Social Entrepreneurship and Startup. Select accomplishments: • Scaling the finance function of a fulfillment-tech startup and managing pan-European corporate expansion on a 3x growth path • Holistically managed the finances of an ambitious $6m non-profit organization • Established internal cost and transfer pricing allocation systems generating $12m p.a. net interest surplus gains • Provided valuation & liquidity analysis for a $13bn securities portfolio • Modeled liquidity profiles on complex financial products • Founded an int'l development non-profit and grew annual budgets to six-figures • Established successful international learning & capacity building exchanges • Inaugurated a bi-annual cyclo-tourism event and social impact project in Haiti Always open to challenging and impactful opportunities. Eligible to work in the US & EU.

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

15 Years of Experience in New York City
Financial Planning & Analysis
Non-profit management
Multicultural experience
Multilingualism
Treasury Liquidity Management
Controlling
Cashfow Management
Commercial Lending
Loan Portfolio Management
Collateral Management
ESG Metrics
KPI-Definition
Asset Management
Financial forecasting
Financial Performance
Trend Analysis
Grant Management
Business Process Management
Project Management
Program Development
Environmental risk assessment
Impact Analysis
Relationship Management
Stakeholder Management
Team Development
Community Building
MS Office
Bloomberg
VBA
Tableau Software
Problem Solving
attention to detail
Public Speaking
International Relations
Design Thinking
International Management
Diversity (business)
Business Planning
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Start-up
Business Development
Sustainability
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable tourism
Corporate Responsibility
Time Management
Emotional Intelligence
Creativity
Adaptive Thinking
Service Orientation
Asset / Liability Management (ALM)

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Matthias Resch

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 11 Monate, seit Juli 2021

    Head of Finance

    byrd technologies Germany GmbH

    Leading the Finance Team and acting as right hand to CFO and CEO Implementing cost centre structure, approval processes, pre-accounting systems and payment solutions Incorporating legal entities in new markets, handling bank accounts and insurances Managing CPAs, taxes, transfer-pricing and inter-company accounts and reconciliation, and supporting investor relations Coordinating multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance, UBO, KYC and similar processes Optimzing cost base and managing cash-flow

  • Bis heute 5 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Dez. 2018

    Freelance Translator

    Diamond Personnel

    Project-based translation services provided for all types of German/English documents and industries

  • 2 Jahre und 3 Monate, Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2021

    Director of Finance

    Green City Force

    Non-Profit promoting disadvantaged youth in the Green Economy: • Leading FP&A to advise on operational and strategic decisions • Developing and maintaining effective financial/accounting policies, coordination of tax filings, contracts management and cash-flow forecasting • Leading development and monitoring of departmental budgets • Developing budgets for grant proposals, and providing regular financial analysis for grant reporting • Managing payroll, Supervision of finance staff/contractors

  • 10 Jahre und 10 Monate, März 2010 - Dez. 2020

    Founder & CFO

    CDi - Community Development International

    Co-founder of an organization with programs surrounding Sustainability, Cross-cultural Exchange, Local Economies and Community Empowerment: - Transacting and managing all Finances/Budgets including Form 990 filing - Overseeing continuous growth of budget and volunteer base, program design and implementation - Leading all Accounting, Compliance and Grants Management matters, and coordinating Independent Contractors - Creating and executing Fundraising Strategies and Events; Data Analysis & Visualization

  • 4 Jahre und 11 Monate, Jan. 2015 - Nov. 2019

    Chief Organizer

    Tour de Quisqueya / Cycle Haiti

    Transformed an idea into an established Cycle-Tourism & Social Impact Event in Haiti donating gear and maintenance services/mechanical training to local cycling clubs. We also fully subsidize the expenses of several local athletes to join the program & itinerary. International participants are systematically exposed to History and Culture and are encouraged to participate in community projects. Expanded budget and participation rates of domestic & international cyclists to a total of 50 since inception.

  • 8 Monate, Feb. 2017 - Sep. 2017

    Public Outreach & Educational Programs Director

    New Earth Farm

    Established educational programs for a young farmers' sustainable agriculture business. Assisted with infrastructure expansion and related fundraising and event management. Launched formal partnership with the local Public Schools District and facilitated school programs, teachers’ retreats, field trips and compost collection initiatives. Served as mentor to students interested in international development and ecology. Cultivated charitable partnerships and promoted/coordinated farmer exchange programs.

  • 6 Jahre, Dez. 2010 - Nov. 2016

    Assistant Vice President

    BayernLB New York

    Asset/Liability Management (ALM): Served as Departmental lead for the design and roll-out of a global Liquidity Control Tool satisfying multi-jurisdiction regulatory requirements (CRR, LCR, NSFR). Collaborated across departments and branches. Defined product-specific Liquidity Profiles and Parameter Modeling Specifications for prototyping and implementation. Upon go-live, I was operational owner within NYC Treasury, designed/implemented cross-trainings and periodic Modeling Reviews/Enhancements.

  • 3 Jahre, Jan. 2010 - Dez. 2012

    Board Member & Flagship Program Coordinator

    United Nations Association

    Served as member of the Board of Directors at division-level, directed a Young Professionals Committee and spearheaded advocacy programs involving panel events, field trips, film screenings and art installations. - Established, spearheaded and coordinated a one-year anti-trafficking advocacy series - Established a new advocacy area focused on indoor air pollution, female and childhood mortality, deforestation/desertification, clean fuels and cook stoves in emerging countries

  • 5 Jahre und 10 Monate, März 2005 - Dez. 2010

    Assistant Treasurer

    BayernLB New York

    Created process/information flows and tools to establish, process and allocate liquidity margins on loan funding costs creating significant Net Interest Surplus gains for Group Treasury. Ensuring proper capture in systems and loan documentation I coordinated specific Project Finance, Public Finance, Structured Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounting and Head Office needs to tailor reports and reconciliation flows. Tested and refined reconciliation tool and trained Loan Administration staff.

Ausbildung von Matthias Resch

  • 5 Monate, Sep. 2018 - Jan. 2019

    Corporate Sustainability

    NYU Stern School of Business

  • 7 Monate, Sep. 2018 - März 2019

    Agriculture Finance

    Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

    CEAF - Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance

  • 2 Monate, Sep. 2018 - Okt. 2018

    Financial Modeling, Analysis and Valuation

    Investment Banking Institute

    One-month intensive Investment Banking Seminar focused on (i) financial statement analysis, (ii) valuation methodologies and (iii) financial modeling

  • 2 Jahre und 1 Monat, Juni 2006 - Juni 2008

    Economics and International Political Economy & Development (IPED)

    Fordham University

    Pass with Distinction: Economic Analysis Additional coursework: - American University, Brussels: Lobbying in the EU - Graduate Institute Geneva: Int’l Trade & Development/Int’l Affairs & Multilateral Governance - Kigali, Rwanda: Global Youth Summit Human Rights Delegation

  • 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Sep. 2001 - Jan. 2005

    International Business Adminsitration

    International School of Mangement (ISM), Dortmund, Germany

    Internships in Spain (Frape Behr S.A. - Controlling), Germany (SAP AG - Marketing) and South Africa (Daimler Chrysler - Product Launch) Study abroad in Australia (University of Melbourne) and France (SupDeCo, La Rochelle)

Sprachen

  • Deutsch

    Muttersprache

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Spanisch

    Gut

  • Französisch

    Gut

Interessen

Liquidity Management
Impact Investing / ESG
Microfinance
International Development Studies / SDGs
Community Development
Equity / Inclusion / Diversity
Food System / Food Waste / Agriculture
Political Economy
Corporate Social Responsibility / Sustainability
Environment & Ecology
Urban Planning & Design
Cycling
Humanitarian Affairs
Green Economy
Social Entrepreneurship
Carbon Management & Finance
Cuisine / Culture / History
Permaculture & Biodynamics
Travel / Adventure Travel
Digital Photography
Biochar / Carbon Sequestration
Green Finance
Blockchain

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