Madeline Nichols
Upper Arlington,OH
Summary
EY Assurance Senior with experience serving a Fortune 15 client, and building expertise in compliance, financial reporting, and entity structures. CPA candidate (2 of 4 exams passed) with a Master of Accountancy from The Ohio State University. While my career began in audit, my long-term passion is in tax compliance, estate planning, and entity structuring — helping family-owned businesses, high-net-worth families, and professional athletes grow and preserve wealth. Former NCAA Division I scholarship athlete and parent, bringing discipline, resilience, and a relationship-driven mindset to client service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assurance Senior
EY
Grandview Heights, OH
08.2025 - Current
- My primary assurance engagement is for a Fortune 15 pharmaceutical distribution company, gaining exposure to diverse operations, supply chain management, and high-level client relationships.
- Executed auditing procedures across multiple IT platforms, including HFM, SAP, BOBJ, Alteryx, RGH, and Oracle.
- Spearheaded complex revenue arrangement testing to assess compliance with ASC 606.
- Assisted on a private client component team in the evaluation of an asset acquisition under ASC 805 criteria, coordinating with internal and external specialists to support valuation and financial reporting of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
- Member of the Professional Women's Network Steering Committee, promoting inclusive culture and supporting the growth of women at EY.
- Active participant in campus recruiting efforts for EY Columbus office.
Assurance Staff
EY
Grandview Heights, OH
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in planning and executing audit procedures for various clients.
- Prepared documentation for client meetings and audit presentations.
- Reviewed internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Developed proficiency in auditing IT systems and financial reporting processes.
Assurance Intern
EY
Grandview Heights, OH
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Acquired hands-on experience in assurance services and audit procedures.
- Participated in Digital Ambassador Program Rotation in Orlando, FL, engaging in team case study competition utilizing Alteryx and Power BI.
- Collaborated with senior team members on client engagements, gaining insight into EY methodologies.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Minor in Management
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC05-2022
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Compliance review
- Attention to detail
- Financial Modeling
- MS office
- Team building
- Mentorship experience
- Asset valuation
- Data analysis
Certification
- CPA Candidate (2 of 4 exams passed)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assurance Senior
EY
08.2025 - Current
Assurance Staff
EY
09.2023 - 08.2025
Assurance Intern
EY
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Accountancy -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Minor in Management
University of North Carolina Asheville
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