Clay Rich, Director of SEC Reporting with the Match Group, joined us for this week’s episode of Life In Accounting: The Where Accountants Go podcast.
Creating opportunities
Clay started his career with EY working with their aerospace and defense clientele. However, one of the keys to his success comes out pretty early in our interview. That particular book of business wasn’t quite large enough to keep him busy 100% of the time, so he was able to make himself available for other engagements outside of that specialty as well. Saying “yes” to these additional engagements along the way helped Clay to broaden his experience.
Making the best of a tough situation
When he decided to look for his next opportunity he interviewed for several positions, one of which was a position involving SEC reporting in the oil & gas industry. Although he had little experience in either area, he was able to convince the hiring manager that he had enough related background to be able to figure out what he would need to learn, and that he would do it quickly. That hiring manager giving him the opportunity helped launch him into the SEC reporting field.
Finding the right ‘Match’…
Unfortunately the position in the oil industry ended due to tough economic times and they filed bankruptcy. It was a difficult time personally as Clay and his wife had their 3rd child on the way, so he wasted no time looking for a new opportunity. Based on his now strong background in SEC reporting, he was able to join the Match Group as their Director of SEC Reporting in 2016. The Match Group is the parent company to many online dating-related sites such as Match.com and Tinder. You’ll need to listen to the audio for all the details, but suffice it to say that Match has a very attractive environment for those looking for a more casual / informal working environment. Results and deadlines matter of course, but they get the work done while still being able to squeeze in a game of ping-pong or one of many other games in the office. It sounds like a great place to work.
I hope you enjoy this episode of Life In Accounting. Clay was very generous with his time and didn’t spare us any of the details of his journey and how he has grown his career thus far.
We will see you next week! There’s more to come…
Mark Goldman CPA
President – Where Accountants Go
www.WhereAccountantsGo.com
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