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Nick Hansen, MBA, CPA (Inactive)

Chief Financial Officer at Centro

Nick Hansen, MBA, CPA (Inactive) has extensive work experience in finance and accounting. Nick has held various roles in different companies, demonstrating their expertise in financial management and strategic leadership.

Their most recent position was as the Chief Financial Officer at Centro, Inc. starting in November 2019. Before that, they served as the Director of Finance at HNI Corporation from December 2018 to November 2019.

Prior to that, Hansen worked at Allsteel as a Finance Manager from August 2016 to December 2018. In this role, they led the Finance and Sales Operations functions, providing financial leadership for three business units. Nick was responsible for forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, management reporting, sales support, and readiness for Oracle ERP implementation.

Nick also worked at HNI Corporation as a Supply Chain Controller from March 2015 to August 2016. In this role, they provided financial and strategic leadership for $700M+ spent on materials, freight, and distribution for three HNI operating companies. Nick focused on negotiating contracts, advising on commodity purchasing strategies, and reorganizing the transportation network.

Starting from May 2011, Hansen worked at The HON Company, an HNI Company, in various roles. Nick served as a Corporate Controller from October 2013 to March 2015, leading 10 professionals encompassing finance and accounting functions. Nick also served as a Commercial Controller from May 2011 to October 2013, leading the Commercial Finance team and evaluating contracts, new product development projects, revenue forecasting, and analyzing various business situations.

Prior to joining The HON Company, Hansen worked at Graco as a Divisional Controller, Management Accountant, Senior Internal Auditor, and Internal Auditor from June 2005 to May 2011. Nick provided financial and strategic leadership for the Industrial Products division, overseeing sales teams in South America and collaborating with headquarters in Europe and Asia.

Hansen began their career at Deloitte & Touche in various roles, including Audit Senior, Senior Associate, and Associate, from an unknown start date to 2005.

Overall, Nick Hansen has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in leadership roles and a track record of driving financial performance and efficiency in diverse settings.

Nick Hansen, MBA, CPA (Inactive), has a strong educational background in the field of business and accounting. From 2012 to 2014, they attended The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The focus of their MBA studies was Executive MBA.

Prior to pursuing their MBA, Nick Hansen attended The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business from 1998 to 2002 and achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. Their specialization during this period was in Accounting and Finance.

Additionally, Nick Hansen holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), although it is currently inactive. Further details concerning the institution and specific date of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    November, 2019 - present