Ariel Nixon
Director of Finance | Certified Public Accountant | Empowering Accounting Teams |
- Role
- Director of Finance at weavix
- Location
- Wichita, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ariel Nixon
Dynamic accounting leader with a proven record across multiple industries, including SaaS, safety compliance, and oil & energy. I specialize in developing high-performing teams and fostering leadership within accounting and finance functions. With deep expertise in GAAP financial reporting, investor communications, and process optimization, I bring a strategic approach to financial management. Skilled in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and advanced Excel modeling, I excel at navigating complex financial environments and driving operational efficiency.I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance, complemented by a minor in Leadership Studies from Kansas State University. Additionally, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), I am committed to ongoing professional development and continuous learning. Passionate about delivering excellence and committed to continuous improvement, I thrive in dynamic environments where challenges serve as catalysts for growth.
Experience
Director of Finance
Oct 2025 — Present · Wichita, KS, US
Overseeing financial operations, financial planning & analysis (FP & A), strategic finance initiatives, and financial reporting • Support financial analyses related to pricing, capital allocation, and investmentopportunities• Prepare and support board and investor communications, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and clarityin all financial presentations.• Support all FP & A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, pro forma modeling, scenarioplanning, and variance analysis to guide strategic decision-making.• Develop and analyze KPIs to drive margin improvement, revenue growth, and overall business performance• Coordinate and report on unit economics, cash runway, and scenario planning to drive decisions across the company
Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, minor in Leadership Studies
Skills
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Recruiting
- Outlook
- Sap
- State Tax
- Accounts Receivable
- Teamwork
- Banking
- Financial Reporting
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Satisfaction
- Event Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Budgets
- Consolidated Financial Statements
- Access
- Organization
- Microsoft Word
- Corporate Tax
- Financial Analysis
- Leadership
- Corptax
- Tax
- Analysis
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