Matt Nutaitis
Richmond,VA
Summary
Results-driven leader adept at guiding high-performing teams and implementing strategic initiatives to drive business success. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving measurable milestones. Exhibits strong leadership and adaptability to changing business needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2023 - Current
- Directing the design and execution of compliance initiatives to drive best practices across the US firm's Business Integrity compliance program, including economic sanctions, export controls, government contracting, facility security and political compliance.
- Leading cross-functional, international teams to successfully implement program enhancements including the development of compliance programs at US offshore legal entities.
- Cultivating a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take ownership in identifying risks, developing solutions and implementing enhancements within their program areas.
- Developing strong relationships with firm leadership, business stakeholders, risk management, legal and other supporting functions fostering collaboration and problem-solving in line with firm business strategies.
Director | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Designated by firm leadership to act as Facility Security Officer for purposes of classified matters and lead the Federal Security Office and government contracting function, in addition to leading the trade and political compliance programs.
- Advisor to the US Board's Government Security sub-committee on export controls, economic sanctions, and classified matters.
- Exercised de-centralized leadership and empowered Managers and Senior Managers to lead their teams, execute responsibilities, accomplish firm objectives and meet tight deadlines as requests for legal and compliance analysis increased by approximately 25%, year over year, resulting in thousands of consultations.
Senior Manager | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Identified by firm leadership to lead and further enhance the political compliance program, in addition to continued management of trade compliance.
- Created new controls, policies and procedures and consulting with firm partners regarding federal, state and local lobbying, gifts, events, and political contributions.
- Led the firm's response to unprecedented US sanctions targeting Russia as a result of the 2022 Ukraine invasion. Conducted a firm-wide review of all firm services, clients, staff and technology that had a Russian nexus.
- Advisor to the US Board's Government Security sub-committee on export controls, economic sanctions and foreign policy matters.
- Acted as the sole resource for trade and political compliance matters at the US firm.
Manager | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Left a client-facing role to help the firm further develop and enhance its trade compliance program.
- Established the firm's ITAR compliance program assisting in DDTC registration, licensing, training and policies for the firm's Advisory and Public Sector legal entities.
- Consulted with the firm's partners and staff, across Advisory, Tax and Assurance practices, on complex trade compliance matters impacting client service engagements and deliverables.
- Acted as the sole trade compliance resource for the US firm.
Senior Associate | Advisory
PwC
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Served external clients as an economic sanctions and export controls subject matter expert on complex trade compliance matters, including forensic investigations, litigation, enforcement actions and compliance audits.
- Focus on OFAC, EAR, ITAR, Part 810 compliance.
Consultant
DTI Global
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Developed and cultivated business with large law firms to provide forensic investigation, e-discovery and litigation support services.
Education
J.D. -
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - International Affairs
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Licensed attorney
- Top Secret DoD security clearance
Timeline
Senior Director | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2023 - Current
Director | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Manager | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2020 - 09.2022
Manager | Ethics & Compliance
PwC
09.2017 - 09.2020
Senior Associate | Advisory
PwC
09.2014 - 09.2017
Consultant
DTI Global
09.2011 - 08.2014
J.D. -
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
West Virginia University
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