Nicole Kroner, CPA

Nicole Kroner, CPA has a diverse work experience in various finance and accounting roles. Nicole started their career as a Senior Auditor at Williams Overman Pierce & Co. LLP from July 2001 to June 2004. Nicole then joined Caterpillar as a Senior Cost Accountant/Senior Revenue Analyst from June 2004 to July 2006.

Afterwards, they worked at Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. where they held various roles including Senior Accountant, Manager Consolidations & Reporting, and Senior Manager Accounting & Financial Reporting. During their time at Talecris, they played a key role in the 2007 acquisition of a private plasma collection company, executed the second largest life-science IPO in 2009, redesigned the monthly accounting close process, and implemented SOX 404 controls. Nicole also managed the corporate close and financial reporting process and was the corporate point of contact for US GAAP compliance and accounting research.

Nicole then joined Grifols Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc.) as the Director of Accounting and Shared Services from June 2011 to June 2012. Nicole was responsible for the finance transformation of the company and played a crucial role in achieving exceptional cash flow and profit through strategic acquisitions.

Nicole later worked at Arysta LifeScience as the Controller of the North America business unit from June 2012 to February 2015. Nicole then became the Head of Finance at Arysta from February 2015 to March 2016. At Arysta, they managed the financial operations of the business unit and played a role in the sale of the company to Platform Specialty Products.

Nicole's most recent role was as the CFO of DiversiTech Corporation, where they led the company through a successful transition from entrepreneur ownership to Private Equity ownership. Nicole built a top-notch finance organization, raised multiple debts, and facilitated a successful exit to another PE firm. Nicole also played a key role in the company's M&A program.

Overall, Nicole's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, accounting, M&A, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Nicole Kroner, CPA, holds a Master of Accountancy degree from Western Illinois University, which they obtained between the years 2000 and 2001. Nicole completed their undergraduate studies at Quincy University from 1997 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Computer Science. Nicole graduated summa cum-laude from Quincy University.