Nakita Burrell

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ABOUT NAKITA BURRELL

Nakita Burrell is a results-oriented executive with experience in operational financial management (GAAP accounting, financial analysis, reporting, auditing, taxes), strategic and annual planning, as well as process improvement.As the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc, Ms. Burrell holds responsibility for financial management, risk management, taxes, IT, facilities management, and administrative corporate finance duties.Ms. Burrell is also Treasurer/board member of Women Employed, an organization leading efforts to mobilize and engage young women to advocate for fair and smart policies surrounding working women, including equal pay, access to education, and paid sick-time.Prior to Ada, Nakita worked as the Director of Finance and Administration at the McCormick Foundation. Nakita has held various leadership positions in FP & A and Accounting. Nakita hales from Atlanta, GA and began her career as an auditor at PwC Chicago, one of the premier global accounting firms.Nakita holds a M.B.A. with distinction from DePaul University, a B.Sc. in Accounting- Manga Cum Laude from Bradley University and CPA (inactive) designation.Specialties: Financial Analysis, Annual Planning, Strategic Planning, Management Reporting, Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing, Taxes, Payroll, Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Leadership