Matthew Scherer

Overview

Matthew Scherer is a Principal and Vice Practice Leader in Ryan’s Transaction Tax practice and is based in the Firm’s Plano office. He advises clients on complex multijurisdictional transaction tax matters, delivering disciplined, practical solutions that support compliance, audit defense, and sustainable tax outcomes. Matthew works closely with organizations across the retail, manufacturing, and banking and financial services sectors to navigate evolving sales and use tax requirements with confidence.

With deep experience in transaction tax consulting and practice leadership, Matthew brings a strong technical foundation combined with a collaborative, client-focused approach. He has progressed through multiple leadership roles within Ryan’s Transaction Tax practice and is actively involved in developing talent and advancing technical excellence across the Firm. Matthew is also a frequent speaker for Ryan clients, professional development programs, and external audiences, contributing to education and thought leadership within the transaction tax community.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Texas Tech University

Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Experience & Achievements

Principal and Vice Practice Leader, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Plano office

• Provides transaction tax consulting and leadership support across multiple industries

• Advises on audit defense, compliance strategy, and multijurisdictional sales and use tax matters

Director, Transaction Tax, Ryan, Dallas office

Manager, Ryan, Dallas office

Team Leader, Ryan, Dallas office

Member, Talent Management Committee, Ryan

Member, Dallas/Fort Worth State Tax Association

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Annual Conference Sales and Use Tax Committee, Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Member, Texas Taxpayers and Research Association