Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
EXECUTIVE VALUE | STRATEGIC IMPACT | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
KEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Certification
Timeline
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NIKKI S. REYNOLDS

Mendon,MI

Summary

Strategic finance leader with 20+ years of experience driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and scalable financial infrastructure across multi-entity organizations, high-growth startups, and national retail operations. Expert at translating complex financial data into executive-level strategy that drives profitability, growth, and operational discipline.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fractional Controller / Finance Leader

ARMANINO – Strategic Accounting Outsourced Solutions
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversee accounting, treasury, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Deliver financial insights supporting operational and investment decisions.
  • Manage budgeting, P&L reporting, and cash management.
  • Remote

Controller

SIR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Portage, MI
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed FP&A, general ledger, treasury, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Built automated payroll and profitability models using CRM data and Excel.
  • Implemented new payroll platform and PEO relationship.
  • Developed executive KPI dashboards for sales and marketing.

Controller

FAWN RIVER CULTIVATION COMPANY
Constantine, MI
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Implemented accounting systems and GAAP reporting structure.
  • Managed treasury, inventory accounting, payroll, and HR functions.
  • Built financial models for cultivation, wholesale, and retail operations.
  • Designed cost accounting allocations supporting 280E tax strategy.

Controller

VISTA ASSET MANAGEMENT
Battle Creek, MI
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Directed finance for $35M+ private investment portfolio.
  • Led budgeting, FP&A, treasury, and financial reporting.
  • Implemented financial controls and operational reporting.
  • Coordinated external audits and financial oversight with Plante Moran.
  • Secured and managed $1.3M+ PPP financing.

Senior Manager of Finance & Accounting | Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis | Manager of Inventory Control | Accountant / Financial Analyst

LESLIE’S, INC.
Phoenix, AZ
01.2001 - 01.2013
  • Led enterprise financial planning and forecasting across retail, direct to customer, repair services, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing operations.
  • Performed ROI analysis for store expansions and acquisitions.
  • Implemented financial reporting and forecasting systems.
  • Reduced manual labor and leakage via deployment of scanner-based inventory system, weekly spot-count programs, and integrated network of real-time data audit platforms.
  • $500M+ national retailer | 800+ locations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

DeVry University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • MS Dynamics ERP
  • AS/400
  • Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks Enterprise
  • Billcom
  • Ramp Lead Perfection
  • Expensify
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel

EXECUTIVE VALUE | STRATEGIC IMPACT | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

  • Financial Leadership
  • Multi-entity P&L oversight
  • Budgeting, forecasting, FP&A
  • GAAP / SEC / SOX compliance
  • Financial modeling for expansion and investment
  • Capital planning and cost optimization
  • ERP and accounting system implementation
  • Process automation and financial controls
  • Team development and cross-functional leadership

KEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Led financial operations for $35M+ diversified investment portfolio across automotive services, hospitality, retail, and real estate assets.
  • Provided financial leadership supporting growth of a national retailer expanding from 200 to 800+ stores.
  • Built the complete financial infrastructure for a seed-to-sale cannabis startup including GAAP accounting, inventory systems, and 280E tax strategy.
  • Secured $1.3M in PPP funding and achieved full loan forgiveness.
  • Designed financial modeling and reporting tools that accelerated close cycles and improved executive decision speed.
  • Built and led finance teams of 5–12 professionals.

Certification

Human Interaction Technology Certification, Human Communications Institute

Timeline

Fractional Controller / Finance Leader

ARMANINO – Strategic Accounting Outsourced Solutions
01.2024 - Current

Controller

SIR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
01.2023 - 01.2024

Controller

FAWN RIVER CULTIVATION COMPANY
01.2021 - 01.2023

Controller

VISTA ASSET MANAGEMENT
01.2013 - 01.2021

Senior Manager of Finance & Accounting | Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis | Manager of Inventory Control | Accountant / Financial Analyst

LESLIE’S, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

DeVry University