UVAFinance Welcomes Matt Phillippi as Senior Compliance Analyst

Matt Phillippi

This January, UVAFinance welcomed Matt Phillippi as Senior Compliance Analyst. With a diverse background in higher education finance at James Madison University and administrative positions within the Scouting movement, Phillippi's widespread accounting and leadership experience will translate perfectly to his role at the University. 

Phillippi received his Bachelor's in Accounting from National College, and after graduating, worked as a Tax Accountant with Rosetta Stone, doing indirect taxes. He eventually made the shift to JMU, where he started off in the University Business Office (think UVA's SFS!), where he helped oversee accounting for financial aid items and student loan transactions. During this time, Phillippi also worked to receive his second Bachelor's in Public Policy and Administration through James Madison.

Phillippi at Villa Philmonte on the Philmont Scout 
Ranch in Cimarron, NM

About six years ago, Phillippi transitioned from his work in the University Business Office to the role of Internal Control Coordinator. In this position, he coordinated JMU's ARMICS implementation (Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards), operating in Compliance, analyzing internal controls, and performing risk assessments. 

Phillippi says his new position at UVA will be a great opportunity for growth and learning, and convenient because of its proximity to his home in Harrisonburg. His versatility in ARMICS and previous collaboration with UVA departments through JMU will transfer well to his new role as Senior Compliance Analyst.  

As Senior Compliance Analyst, Phillippi will be utilizing his expertise in ARMICS, working on GL Integrity projects, helping document procedures, and overall making sure UVAFinance stays in compliance. He'll be working with many different departments that use ARMICS, working to fix any issues in compliance before they get to the auditors.

Phillippi at the Fenneman Great Hall at the Summit
Bechtel Reserve during the 2023 National Scout
Jamboree, where he served on the Jamboree Service
Team!

In his free time, Phillippi is heavily involved in Scouting America- he's an Eagle Scout himself! You can be sure to find him spending time outdoors, whittling both for fun and artistically, fishing, and tying flies. Phillippi is also working towards his Master's in Public Administration and Non-Profit Management at JMU, which he's set to receive this May!