Nicole McKibben
Montoursville
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with proven success in driving profitability and operational efficiency. Achieved a turnaround from a $3M loss to breakeven within a year and sustained over 15% gross profit through strategic cost management and negotiation of multi-year customer agreements. Expertise in financial reporting and compliance ensures organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Spartronics Williamsport, LLC.
Williamsport
06.2023 - Current
- Effectively worked materials and overhead cost reductions to bring site from forecasted loss of $3+M to breakeven in year one, worked additional cost savings to achieve growth to 7% GP for year 2, maintained 7% GP in year 3 while site went through consolidation of buildings and customer restructuring, continued growth through 2026 to achieve 15+% GP.
- Negotiated three-year pricing agreements with two of three largest site customers, enhancing long-term revenue stability.
- Accurately analyze and report financial reports to management and participate in monthly and quarterly management meetings; 13-week cash flow reporting and analysis; Working Capital analysis and reporting.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and create and maintain budgets and forecasts on an annual and semi-annual basis.
- Perform month-end and year-end procedures, maintain subsidiary schedules of all balance sheet accounts and accruals and verify system integrity.
- Prepared revenue and production reports and financial statements for the board of directors.
- Contributed to the management team to develop policy procedures and expand the company.
Director of Finance
Alliance for HOPE International
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Oversee and contribute to the day-to-day operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition, Payroll, and Tax.
- Lead grant and annual company budgeting process and ongoing forecasting.
- Perform month-end, quarterly and year-end close procedures and consolidation processes, accurately maintain system records and ensure compliance with US GAAP, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Managed federal grant contracts, prepared quarterly financial reports, conducted grant closeouts, and ensured compliance with single audits, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial contracts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Manage employee credit cards and travel & expense reimbursement, review monthly statements and reports ensuring compliance to policies.
- Participated in leadership team discussions, contributing to policy development and strategic decision-making processes.
- Managed annual insurance renewals and state registrations, ensuring timely completion of all reporting.
Controller
Primus Technologies Corp.
Williamsport
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Prepared revenue and production reports and financial statements for the board of directors.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy and informed decision-making.
- Accurately analyzed and reported financial reports to management and participated in monthly and quarterly management meetings; 13-week cash flow reporting and analysis; Working Capital analysis and reporting.
- Performed month-end and year-end procedures, maintained subsidiary schedules of all balance sheet accounts and accruals and verified system integrity.
- Reduced debt owed and evaluated multiple banks for conversion and program expansion, overseeing successful total bank conversion.
- Contributed to the management team that developed policy procedures and expanded the company.
- Sell-side transaction financial advisory due diligence and assisted in the transition from income-tax to GAAP basis.
Accountant
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action
Williamsport
03.2011 - 06.2019
- Oversaw accounting and finance functions, preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained and reported activity related to federal grant funding, monitoring budgets to ensure proper allocation and usage of funds.
- Managed annual audit process, ensuring financial integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
Senior Accountant
CRS Advanced Technology now Frontline Technologies
Montoursville
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed day-to-day accounting and finance operations, maintaining subsidiary schedules of balance sheet accounts and accruals, and preparing revenue, production reports, and financial statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared budgets and compared actual financials against projections to identify variances and support financial decision-making.
- Performed month-end procedures and verified system integrity while executing year-end closing procedures and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Sales Consultant
Brookside Homes
Selinsgrove
10.2013 - 07.2014
Staff Accountant/Assistant Controller
HRI, Inc.
Williamsport
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed accounts receivable, cash receipts, inventory, accounts payable, and financial statements for three asphalt plant locations in Eastern Region, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated collections efforts with Controller, enhancing cash flow management.
- Trained implementation team on JD Edwards conversion; collaborated with programmers to develop interface program between plant software and billing software, streamlining processes for company and seven sister companies.
Accountant
LCCCS Children's Development Center now part of HOPE Enterprises
Williamsport
04.2009 - 02.2012
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, created and maintained budgets and forecasts, and reported financial results to management, finance committee, and Board of Directors for informed decision-making.
- Managed day-to-day accounting and finance operations for non-profit company and subsidiaries, including Women, Infant and Children Program Fiscal Supervisor role, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.
- Participated in preparation of annual company and departmental budgets and related spreadsheets, contributing to financial planning and resource allocation.
- Maintained employee benefits and negotiated company insurance coverages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Business Management-Finance
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PASkills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Account Reconciliation
- Ledger accounting
- Ledger reconciliation
- ERP Systems Management
- QuickBooks
- Report writing
- Compliance Management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Cash flow forecasting
Technical Addendum
- ADP Software
- JDEdwards
- ERP Systems
- GroupWise
- Progression explorer
- NetSuite
- UltiPro
- Oracle
- Peachtree
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Report Writer
- Raiser's Edge
- Sage Software
Timeline
Controller
Spartronics Williamsport, LLC.
06.2023 - Current
Director of Finance
Alliance for HOPE International
10.2021 - 09.2023
Controller
Primus Technologies Corp.
05.2015 - 05.2021
Senior Accountant
CRS Advanced Technology now Frontline Technologies
07.2014 - 05.2015
Sales Consultant
Brookside Homes
10.2013 - 07.2014
Staff Accountant/Assistant Controller
HRI, Inc.
02.2012 - 10.2013
Accountant
Community Alliance for Progressive Positive Action
03.2011 - 06.2019
Accountant
LCCCS Children's Development Center now part of HOPE Enterprises
04.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Business Management-Finance
Lycoming College