LEADERSHIP
Matt Bower is the Managing Principal of SimekScott
Voice: 215.436.9544
Email: matthewbower@simekscott.com
“We are driving innovation at the intersection of tax and technology-transforming complexity into opportunity, one solution at a time.”
Matt Bower
Managing Principal
Background
Matt joined SimekScott in early 2025 as the Managing Principal, taking over for founder Scott Ambrosino. Matt is a seasoned CPA with extensive experience in State and Local Tax and organizational transformation through technology-focused solutions. With a proven track record spanning over 19 years in the financial services industry, Matt specializes in SALT, unclaimed property, data analytics, and process automation.
Prior to joining SimekScott, Matt served as a Director at Specialty Audit Services and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, where he managed multi-state unclaimed property audits and voluntary disclosures for companies in numerous industries. Matt held leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he led a team of 15 digital accelerators and commercialized PwC's automation sharing platform. Throughout his career, Matt has consistently delivered innovative solutions that increase efficiency, enhance client engagement, and drive business growth.
Education
B.S. Accounting, Wilkes University
M.S. Taxation and Accounting, University of Hartford
Alteryx certification
License(s)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Washington, D.C.
Voice: 917.512.8395
Email: scottambrosino@simekscott.com
“You can't provide guidance and advice if you don't truly understand your client's business and their concerns.”
Scott Ambrosino
Founding Principal
Background
Scott was the founder of SimekScott in 2016, and built and led the firm for nine years. He established its first office in Chicago and quickly expanded to offices nationwide, enabling strategic partnerships with accounting firms that serve medium and small businesses.
Prior to founding SimekScott, Scott was a Principal and state and local tax practice leader for RSM's Minneapolis office. Scott also spent six years with PwC's state and local tax practice in Chicago and Dallas and three years with EY's state and local tax practice in Philadelphia.
Education
B.S. Finance, Southern Connecticut State University
M.S. Finance, University of New Haven
JD, Suffolk University Law School
LL.M. Taxation, Southern Methodist University