NICOLE PAYNE
West Palm Beach
Summary
Operations & Finance Manager with strong background in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting. Led budgeting and variance analysis at Errington Enterprises, Inc., resulting in improved decision-making processes. Expertise in data validation and audit coordination, promoting collaboration and strategic insights. Achieved 15% efficiency improvement through effective process optimization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Finance Manager
Errington Enterprises, Inc.
11.2017 - Current
- Own full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.
- Coordinate with tax advisors, and vendors to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
- Design SOPs and internal controls to improve consistency and audit readiness.
Controller
PUSH Agency
Tempe
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Directed accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Prepared financial statements, dashboards, and variance analyses for executives.
- Spearheaded financial system implementation and process optimization for pricing accuracy and margin tracking.
- Created KPI dashboards and financial variance reports to identify trends and support leadership.
General Ledger & Reporting Operations Officer
Bank of America
Charlotte
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Managed complex GL accounts and supported monthly close across SAP and Oracle.
- Delivered variance analyses and supported audits and controls testing.
- Collaborated with finance and strategy teams to streamline data validation and regulatory reporting.
Financial Controller
WFT, Inc.
Charlotte
05.2006 - 05.2013
- Served as lead Controller overseeing accounting and reporting for $35M revenue organization.
- Produced monthly and quarterly financial statements and board reporting.
- Supervised finance staff and ensured audit readiness.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina
05-2007
Skills
- General ledger management
- Data validation
- Month-end and year-end close
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Audit coordination
- Internal controls and SOPs
- Accounting systems (Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks)
Certification
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Timeline
Operations & Finance Manager
Errington Enterprises, Inc.
11.2017 - Current
Controller
PUSH Agency
08.2016 - 10.2017
General Ledger & Reporting Operations Officer
Bank of America
06.2013 - 07.2016
Financial Controller
WFT, Inc.
05.2006 - 05.2013
Master of Accountancy -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina