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Matthew K. Becker

National Managing Principal of Tax, CEO-Elect

CPA

Executive Summary

Matthew Becker is the incoming Chief Executive Officer of BDO USA, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory firms. Matt will succeed long-standing CEO Wayne Berson effective July 1, 2026.

Currently serving as National Managing Principal of Tax, Matt leads the strategy and operations of BDO USA’s tax practice, which has more than doubled in size since 2019. He joined BDO in 2002, became a tax partner in 2005, and assumed his current national leadership role in 2019. Over his career, Matt has held a series of progressive leadership positions, including five years as Chairperson of BDO USA’s Board of Directors, where he oversaw the firm’s governance and strategic direction. As a longstanding member of the Executive Leadership Team, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s future, contributing to key initiatives such as the establishment of BDO’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), major expansions, and strategic partnerships.

Matt is also a member of BDO International’s Global Tax Advisory Committee, collaborating with tax leaders worldwide to direct the strategy of BDO International’s tax function. His extensive experience includes advising large multinational organizations and high-net-worth individuals on complex tax matters, as well as serving in a business advisory capacity for some of BDO’s most significant clients.

A National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow, Matt’s board experience and commitment to long-term value creation have made him a trusted advisor to companies and clients alike. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Matt is actively involved in the community, having served or serving on the Boards of Directors for organizations such as John Ball Zoo, The Right Place, Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, Literacy Center of West Michigan, Indian Trails Camp, and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants


  • B.A. Accounting, Michigan State University


  • Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Committee Member
  • Indian Trails Camp, Former Board Member
  • John Ball Zoo, Board Member and Former Chairperson
  • Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, Former Board Member and Chairperson
  • Literacy Center of West Michigan, Former Board Member
  • The Right Place, Former Board and Executive Committee Member 
  • West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
  • YPO, Member