Nicholas Collins
Dallas,TX
Summary
Performance driven accounting leader with 8 years in accounting operations within fast paced environments. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes and support financial decision-making. Looking for an opportunity to continue to build out processes and engage cross-functionally to reduce friction and drive business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Full Glass Wine Co.
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Scout & Cellar was acquired by Full Glass Wine Co. in August 2024.
- Full Glass Wine Co. was founded in 2023 and is a brand acquisition and management firm focused on revitalizing the DTC wine market
- Managed daily accounting activities for Scout & Cellar and five other entities.
- Implemented innovative accounting procedures for accounts payable and inventory management.
Controller
Scout & Cellar
Dallas, TX
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepared consolidated monthly financial statements for company performing $40M in annual sales.
- Completed variance analysis and met with department leaders to provide explanation when budget missed by more than 10% and $5,000.
- Worked with the production team to ensure accurate inventory costing.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills and performance.
- Partnered with CFO and executive team to ensure clear understanding of financial performance.
Senior Manager - Supply Chain and Accounting
Scout & Cellar
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Established strong relationships with vendors, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Contracted with large winery for production assistance reducing dry-good costs by 15%.
- Created a strategic product plan to increase visibility of product COGS.
- Spearheaded the analysis of product operations and accounting to attain B Corp certification.
- Enhanced inventory management by overseeing and refining NetSuite workflow.
- Facilitated month-end close processes through close coordination with the accounting team.
Accounting Manager
Scout & Cellar
Dallas, USA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Scout and Cellar is a vibrant and fast growing clean-crafted wine company
- Managed the initial financial statement audit for the company, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Facilitated the integration of NetSuite, enhancing accounting processes and efficiency.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Streamlined month-end close procedures, cutting the duration from 10 business days to 5 business days.
- Assisted management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
Senior Associate
KPMG
Washington, D.C. and Dallas, USA
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Led the financial statement audit of private fund complexes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supervised associates and specialists, ensuring timely completion of work.
- Executed field work involving the recalculation of management fees, partner capital activity, credit facility compliance, and investment activity.
- Performed independent analytical reviews of investment models, verifying the reasonableness of portfolio company information.
- Assisted with the new audit of a cabinet-level government department by designing new audit procedures while supervising junior members and contractors.
Associate
KPMG
Dallas, USA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Executed field work such as investment deals, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization schedules with minimal assistance from senior engagement members
- Centralized the use of engagement offshore resources which enabled efficiencies when providing the team instructions
Education
BBA - Accounting
Baylor University
Waco, TXMaster of Accountancy -
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- US GAAP
- Investran / FIS
- NetSuite
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Bank reconciliation
- Preparing financial statements
- Internal control management
- Detail Oriented
- Goals Driven
- Relationship building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Full Glass Wine Co.
08.2024 - Current
Controller
Scout & Cellar
03.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Manager - Supply Chain and Accounting
Scout & Cellar
03.2022 - 03.2023
Accounting Manager
Scout & Cellar
01.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Associate
KPMG
07.2018 - 08.2020
Associate
KPMG
09.2016 - 07.2018
BBA - Accounting
Baylor University
Master of Accountancy -
Baylor University