Chris Nicholson

About Chris Nicholson

Senior-level Certified Public Accountant with proven background in investment and accounting strategies for high visibility clients, multi-billion-dollar portfolios, and global enterprises. Experienced in developing strategic initiatives that ensure compliance, drive accurate budget forecasts, and deliver positive investment returns. Distinguished execution of accounting management functions supporting worldwide entities with diverse investment structures.PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS• Directed investment accounting strategies for $4B+ assets under management and enterprise investment portfolio.• Orchestrated, executed, and closed $1B in acquisitions and $500M in dispositions.• Developed budgets for 20 reportable operational properties and $260M revenue from private and direct investment funds.• Led 25-person global investment accounting team composed of reporting managers and accounting supervisors.• Participating member of 100-person audit team for $23B asset/Fortune 50 client that drove 10-A investigation response.PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIESInvestment Accounting Strategies • Portfolio Management • Global EngagementsExecutive Decision-Making • Budget Development and Forecasting • Regulatory ComplianceFair Value Accounting • Investment Due Diligence • Core Financial Reporting • REITsClient-Facing Relations • Assets Under Management • Accounting Information SystemsAcquisitions and Dispositions • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)External and Internal Audits

Experience

1. Vice President, Investments

   Resource Management Service Llc

   Sep 2012 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Vice President, Investments (2021 to current)VP, Investment Accounting (20••••21)Senior Manager of Investment Accounting (2016 – 2018)Reports directly to CFO. Oversees all accounting functions supporting high-value accounts across global investment footprint. Coordinates budget management and forecasting. Calculates and reports investment performance and oversees annual audits. Establishes enduring partnerships through engagements with internal and external stakeholders. Enables core financial reporting and ensures due diligence of investments.• Leads 25-person global investment accounting team in multiple countries• Manages investment and accounting functions for 20 high-value accounts totaling $200+M in revenue.• Collaborates with investment and operations teams to execute specialized internal and external investment projects.Financial Reporting Manager (2012 – 2016)Reported directly to CFO. Supervised three controllers. Managed investment accounting function for global investment strategies. Conducted quarterly and annual reporting. Provided investment advisement to ensure SEC compliance.• Handled $4+B portfolio under diverse international investment structures and private domestic REITs.• Guided three controllers, external audit firm, and annual audit of company’s investment entities and tax reporting.• Directed financial close process, investment performance evaluation, and financial statements in US GAAP and IFRS.

Education

• The University of Alabama

  Masters of Accountancy

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration