I am a senior finance executive and fractional CFO with over 18 years of experience leading accounting, finance, and operational strategy across state and local government, higher education, defense, and private-sector organizations. I specialize in building scalable financial infrastructure, strengthening controls, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for leaders and boards.
Throughout my career, I have overseen budgets ranging from early-stage startups to organizations managing hundreds of millions in public and private funds. My work includes GAAP and GASB compliance, audit readiness, financial reporting, forecasting, ERP and financial systems implementations, and advising executives on growth, risk management, and long-term financial planning.
As the founder of Nickel Financial Services, I partner with business owners and leadership teams who need hands-on financial leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. I am known for being pragmatic, detail-driven, and collaborative, with a strong ability to stabilize financial operations, improve decision-making, and support sustainable growth.More...