NICOLE KOURY
Summary
Dedicated finance and operations leader with a proven track record of optimizing departmental efficiency to exceed team goals. Experienced in navigating fast-paced and time-sensitive environments, I thrive on adapting and applying new skills to evolving work landscapes. My expertise lies in driving operational excellence through strategic thinking and leadership, resulting in tangible and measurable results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Operations Manager
Gorilla Logic, Inc
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize workflows and processes across each department
- Support the execution of executive leadership's strategic plans by structuring and implementing goals within finance and operations departments, aligning initiatives with company objectives
- Manage the yearly budget process in collaboration with the CFO, achieving a 5% reduction in departmental expenses while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Ensure streamlined and organized yearly audit and tax preparation reducing audit prep work from year to year
- Establish positive and effective communication among department staff and leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines leading to fewer meetings
- Develop and implement internal policy optimizations and training programs to support increased growth
- Contribute to SalesForce reorganization implementation, driving strategic processes for planned growth
- Successfully executed implementation of new PSA system company-wide reducing project budgeting errors to nearly 0%
- Contribute to the transition with a Private Equity firm, including due diligence work, setting up new operations in Colombia, and participating in legal restructuring and reporting activities
- Managed the first audit of Gorilla Logic without a Controller or CFO in place, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Directed 10,000 sq ft office move from Boulder to Broomfield, including a complete buildout, during the pandemic
Financial Specialist
Gorilla Logic
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the headquarters office, as well as financial integration of Costa Rica office
- Execute monthly closing functions and review monthly closing reports with CFO and accountants.
- Fund Costa Rica (CR) office operations on a monthly basis
- Oversee CR finance team to ensure consistency between US and CR books
- Complete monthly journal entries to account for accruals, prepayments, and intercompany expenses from CR office
- Manage headquarters operational staff
- Process payroll for 60 employees
- Reconcile bank statements
- Implement new processes and procedures to ensure a smooth operational progression during the company's fast-paced growth
- Work with CFO to establish and implement annual budget
- Delivered requested financial data and reports to auditors, regulators and investors and prepared analysis to support risk management
Sales Assistant
Presence Marketing
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided execution, systems, and database support to the Sales Manager, Sales team, and Account Executive
- Updated and managed the sales database, ensuring accurate data and reports were readily available to the entire division
- Facilitated communication between internal and external teams regarding vendor needs
- Developed and executed retailer-specific promotions and new item trackers for 93 individual brands
- Pulled and managed turnover reports, brand reports, and DataGarden reports as needed
Trading Assistant
Maxim Financial Corporation
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Accurately entered and balanced continuous trades into a database in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Routinely communicated with brokers for indications and trade details
- Created quarterly financial reports based on each client's Profit and Loss statement
Assistant Bookkeeper
Four Star Realty
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry Studies, Business
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO12.2010
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Operational Efficiency
- Adaptive amongst fast-paced growth
- Business Strategy
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Management Experience
- Budget Management
- Self-Starter
- Project Management
Timeline
Finance Operations Manager
Gorilla Logic, Inc
02.2019 - Current
Financial Specialist
Gorilla Logic
12.2015 - 01.2019
Sales Assistant
Presence Marketing
11.2014 - 11.2015
Trading Assistant
Maxim Financial Corporation
10.2013 - 10.2014
Assistant Bookkeeper
Four Star Realty
03.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry Studies, Business
University of Colorado Denver
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