Nicolle Dorsey, CPA
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges. Strategic business partner to C-suite, advising on the impact of potential financial decisions, including mergers & acquisitions. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations, with the ability to recruit, train and manage high-performance teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Ambitious Entertainment, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for IPO process in 2023.
- Established and spearheaded company's initial audit of financial statements in preparation for IPO.
- Coordinate with CEO and legal counsel to analyze and execute debt and equity raises.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports
Partner/Controller
Bengal Catalyst Fund, LP
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Create financial models to evaluate current and future investments and acquisitions.
- Manage all investment portfolios.
- Process all financial activity including assisting Fund Administrator and communicate performance results to investors.
Chief Financial Officer
4Front Ventures Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Lead team of sixteen people at publicly traded cannabis company, with operations in five states and revenues of $100 million USD.
- Completed reverse merger process as part of company's IPO.
- Worked closely with Executive Team to analyze and perform due diligence and review of financial statements for potential mergers or acquisitions.
- Oversaw financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, audit, corporate finance and development, policies and procedures, budgeting, treasury, tax and fiscal operations, and public company reporting obligations for both SEC and Canadian securities regimes.
- Helped raise over $50 million USD of new capital as core member of capital raising team.
- Redesigned and improved existing accounting systems to be more responsive and scalable while rationalizing headcount, reducing average month-end close process from 40 days to 10 days.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented action plan to improve profitability and efficiency, ultimately helping to lower corporate overhead by 40% and attaining cash flow breakeven.
- Created and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
Principal Accounting Officer and Controller
RGS Energy
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Core member of executive leadership team who advised and influenced key decisions in overall strategic planning, product development, and growth priorities.
- Directed internal audit function, including planning and oversight of financial, SOX and IT control audits.
- Led successful ERP implementation of NetSuite from QuickBooks.
- Reduced monthly close cycle from 60+ days to 15 day close.
- Guided development of annual operating budget and financial forecasts to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Primary executive responsible for annual audit process, other SEC required reporting, and internal business unit level financial reporting.
- Managed team of 20 people across three departments.
Senior Corporate Accountant/Financial Analyst
Cloud Peak Energy
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Compiled SEC quarterly and annual reports, including preparation of related disclosures and support.
- Supervised staff accountants, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Accounted for complex transactions such as derivatives, intercompany, leases and employee benefit plans.
- Provided support and cross-functional expertise to other departments such as legal, tax and treasury.
- Redesigned automation process for cost of goods sold, including system design and testing.
Financial Reporting Accountant III
SourceGas, LLC
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Researched and composed implications of complex accounting changes.
- Primary point of contact with external auditors for quarterly and annual audits.
- Prepared audited financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations.
Manager
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLC
09.2007 - 04.2013
- Executed financial and compliance audits including writing and presentation of audit reports for rapidly growing public accounting firm.
- Facilitated and administered annual budget and forecast process for various clients.
- Managed and monitored staff accountants during audits and consulting projects.
- Assessed internal control risks; identifying insufficient accounting and IT controls.
- Researched and documented implications of new GASB and FASB pronouncements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WIMaster of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Business Forecasting
- Raising Capital
- Management Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Ambitious Entertainment, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Partner/Controller
Bengal Catalyst Fund, LP
10.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
4Front Ventures Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2021
Principal Accounting Officer and Controller
RGS Energy
09.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Corporate Accountant/Financial Analyst
Cloud Peak Energy
04.2014 - 03.2016
Financial Reporting Accountant III
SourceGas, LLC
05.2013 - 04.2014
Manager
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLC
09.2007 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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