Matthew P. Hatfield, CPA
“I strongly believe in building long-lasting meaningful relationships in the business community. This can only be done by acting with high integrity, treating people right, and genuinely caring about the success of others. As a native Arizonan and someone who has spent his entire life in the Valley of the Sun, I am blessed and honored to work with people whom I have met only recently to people I have known over 30 years. My operating philosophy can be summed up in the following: relationships, high quality, and integrity.”
Biography
Matt has been a professional in the accounting field for nearly three decades and has amassed a wealth of valuable experience. For the past 16 years he served as Vice President – Market Leader for a large global professional services firm. Previously, he spent three years as an audit senior with a Big Four CPA firm, three years in private accounting, and seven years as a CFO/COO for a healthcare company.
A dedicated professional and devoted team player, Matt always brings high energy to his work. When he was in high school, he had some mentors who were in public accounting who advised him that the field would be a good fit for him. As a result, Matt entered college and made a commitment to success. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the School of Accountancy Professional Advisory Board’s Scholar award. Matt has found great success in his accounting career due to his strong work ethic and philosophy of always treating people right.
Raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Matt continues to live in Scottsdale with his wife. They have two adult children. Matt is a very active “outdoors person” and loves living in the Valley of the Sun where it allows him to enjoy his passion of cycling. He generally rides six days per week and 7,500+ miles per year (and has done so for 20 years!). Matt also is an avid fly fisherman and typically finds a way to throw a line in the water on most vacations. Finally, Matt enjoys snow skiing and going to the beach, activities which are within just a short drive from home.
Designations:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Arizona
Memberships:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
- Southwest Behavioral Health Services
- Board Member
- Arizona Business Leadership
- Past President
- Integra International (AAANZ Regional Chapter)
- Board Member
Education:
- Arizona State University, B.S., Accounting