This document summarizes the experience and qualifications of Matthew Ueno for a Junior Finance Manager or Accounting position. Matthew has over 10 years of experience in financial management roles for small businesses, including owning and managing all financial operations for his own martial arts school. He has a proven track record of improving cash flow, reducing costs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Matthew is skilled in all areas of financial management and accounting and is a highly motivated professional seeking a new opportunity.

1. Matthew Ueno
5521 Bradley Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22311
T: 703.489.2930 Email: MMU0580@gmail.com
JR. FINANCE MANAGER
Summary A highly motivated and results driven finance manager. With over 10 years of invaluable
experience. Develops successful financial and business process operations for small
businesses, engaged in instructional activities. Skilled in numerous financial and accounting
fields, including: preparing annual budgets, monitoring key accounts, profit and loss control.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex assignments effectively. A proven and confident
team leader or member. Seeks Jr. Finance Manager or Accounting positions.
Skills Financial Management Personal
Cash Flow control
Management accounts
Budget preparation
Financial forecasting
Economic awareness
Interpreting financials
Data Auditing
Strategic thinking
Predicting future trends
Supervisory skills
Financial regulations
Decision making
Managing budgets
Effective delegation
Conflict resolution
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Good IT knowledge
Presentation skills
Problem solving
Analytical mind
High levels of integrity
Negotiating
Career FINANCE MANAGER April 2010 ‐ Present
Japanese Martial Arts llc (JMA)
Owner and founder. In charge of a busy and high volume environment. Implemented
effective financial policy and best practices across all small business functions of
instructional school. Reduced costs while maintaining quality. Responsible for improving the
cash flow and reducing arrears by keeping accurate records and ensuring payments are
received on time.
• Advisor and guide to company owners on all financial matters.
• Created a financially self‐sustained business within 3 years of opening.
• Established 100% of client base.
• Identified areas for cost cutting and improvement, over 50% decrease in monthly
utility expenses.
• In charge of managing and supporting the company ledger.
• Provided accurate financial information to investors.
• Ensured that all financial controls for the division are met and adhered to at all
times.
• Processed all contract collection, alterations, and refunds.
• Negotiated all commercial contracts.
• Developed and implemented all marketing strategies and implementation of
strategies.
• Coordinated events for the American Cancer Society and Tigerlily Foundation
fundraisers.

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INDEPENDENT FINANCE MANAGER/Business Project Manager (BPM) Sept. 2005 – Nov. 2009
Various Martial Arts Schools/Academy’s
• Sought out by struggling small businesses.
• Hired to establish a basic business model.
• Hired to establish business management platforms.
• Created and established general bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Created and implemented easy to understand and effective marketing strategies for
business growth.
• Depending on environment, increased monthly revenues by 35‐120%.
• Renegotiated various contracts to better benefit clients.
• Organized and ran small business operation clinics for groups of 2‐18.
• Organized and ran financial management and general bookkeeping clinics for groups
of 2‐18.
FINANCE MANAGER/BPM February 2002 – August 2005
U.S. Tae Kwon Do College: Arlington, Lorton, Alexandria, & Fairfax
Directed month/year‐end closure and external audit. Ensured compliance with local and
states government regulations for instructional business. Analyzed financial data and
forecasted monthly cash flow. Made recommendations for improvement of business
function including increasing student population and keeping minimal inventory to cut costs.
• Maintained smooth and accurate processing, reporting of monthly financial data,
and daily financial tasks.
• Redesigned and implemented a new accounting & business processes. Resulted in
improved financial reporting and increased work efficiency.
• Obtained a 25% cost savings to overall business expenses during FY.
• Redesigned monthly financial reporting structure.
• Ran the weekly business reports meeting between all locations.
• Responsible for establishing client base.
• Coordinated 50‐100% of internal and external events for client base growth.
• In charge of 50‐100% of all contract collections, returns, and refunds.
Academic Northern VA Community College (NOVA) 2014
A.A.S. Business Management, Finance Specialization
References Available on request