Nikki Collier
Mount Vernon,IN
Summary
Results driven professional with a unique manufacturing management and executive level accounting & finance background. Retired from CountryMark in mid 2022 to assist husband in grain farming operation while offering businesses part-time assistance improving their accounting/finance areas.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting / Finance
CountryMark Cooperative Holding Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Led system re-implementation of Microsoft D365 and implementations of third party add-on including Power BI Reporting/Dashboards.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements. The last three years were completely clean audits with no recommendations for change.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures. Created separate accounting and finance groups to support analytical upgrades in reporting.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Mentored individuals within and outside of accounting/finance to grow into higher positions.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
Controller
Countrymark Cooperative Holding Corporation
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales/use tax returns.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Designed and implemented automation of budget roll ups and comparison reports for improved management review and streamlined budget time period
- Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes. Refiled three carryback returns bringing in $23 million dollars to the company.
Senior Accountant
Countrymark Refining And Logistics, LLC
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Cleaned up account reconciliations and gained first ever clean audit in Refining and Logistics business segment.
- Led Finance upgrade of Microsoft AX2012 business system and assisted with organizational implementation of proactive maintenance planning system
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Worked with business leaders to reconcile $8 million dollar capital discrepancy to audits. Put in place improved tracking processes for capital and plant maintenance shutdown projects.
Operations Manager
GAF Roofing
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company safety and operational policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce operational downtime.
- Introduced shingle recycling program generating an additional $1.2M in profit and introducing it to other GAF manufacturing sites.
Accounting Manager
GAF
08.2006 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Analyzed business processes to identify $582,000 in cost savings in first two years and operational efficiencies in reporting.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Led focused effort to eliminate purchase card use violations in an East Coast plant. Following investigation, $689,000 in purchases for personal use and resale identified across a three year period. Upgraded purchase card procedures and implemented audit procedures across multiple plants.
Material Manager / Sr. Operational Analyst
Rexam
04.1989 - 10.2003
- Managed production scheduling, raw materials management, and inventory controls for three facilities
- Took over failed business system implementation for financials, costing management, inventory controls and sales order management. Finished implementation of first ever integrated system in 18 months after 12 months of no progress.
- Implemented customer partnerships to jointly create rolling forecasts that improved overall uptime in facility first year by 7% by cutting changeovers.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration - Accounting / Finance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.1989
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Equity and Debt
- Business Controls
- Excel Formulas
- Strategic Risk Management
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Financial Information Systems
- Business Operations Analysis
Work Availability
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Timeline
Director of Accounting / Finance
CountryMark Cooperative Holding Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2022
Controller
Countrymark Cooperative Holding Corporation
02.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Accountant
Countrymark Refining And Logistics, LLC
03.2014 - 02.2016
Operations Manager
GAF Roofing
01.2011 - 03.2014
Accounting Manager
GAF
08.2006 - 03.2014
Material Manager / Sr. Operational Analyst
Rexam
04.1989 - 10.2003
Executive Master of Business Administration - Accounting / Finance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
University of Southern Indiana
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