Live Oak Bank Appoints Matthew Diffley, Ex-Seacoast Controller, as Chief Accounting Officer
LOB•Matthew S. Diffley has joined Live Oak Bank as Chief Accounting Officer to oversee financial reporting, accounting policy, general ledger operations and SOX compliance. Diffley brings over 20 years of leadership experience, including guiding Seacoast Banking’s asset growth from $5 billion to $21 billion as Senior VP, Controller.
1. Appointment Highlights
Live Oak Bank named Matthew S. Diffley as Chief Accounting Officer, tasking him with overseeing financial reporting, accounting policy development, general ledger operations, and SOX compliance.
2. Career and Experience
Diffley brings over 20 years of finance and accounting leadership at publicly traded banks, having led Seacoast Banking through asset growth from $5 billion to $21 billion and holding roles at JPMorgan Chase and KPMG.
3. Implications for Live Oak
The appointment strengthens Live Oak’s financial infrastructure and supports its high-growth strategy by modernizing reporting functions and enhancing compliance frameworks, positioning the bank for its next phase of expansion.
