Connell 'Nellie' Vail

Connell 'Nellie' Vail has a comprehensive work experience spanning multiple companies and roles.

From 2005 to 2007, Vail worked at Stephens Inc. as a Cash Reconciliation Accountant, responsible for performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, compiling financial information, and assisting in the firm's financial forecasting.

In 2008, Vail worked as a Tax Accountant at Prier, Burch & Schermerhorn, CPAs, focusing on tax-related matters.

Starting from 2009, Vail joined SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology Corp) as a Business Operations Manager/Senior Accountant. Here, Vail coordinated and created the annual budget and forecast, supported month and year-end accounting close, managed the accounts payable function, and conducted departmental budget processes. Vail also prepared financial summaries and packages for private equity partners and the Board of Directors.

In 2015, Vail became the Director of Finance at Sageworks, leading the finance and accounting team and ensuring GAAP compliance for the month-end close. Vail also contributed to the creation of the largest real-time database of private-company financial information.

In 2016, Vail became the Director of Finance at KnowledgeTree, leading the due diligence process for a successful merger with SAVO and working with various stakeholders to complete the transaction.

Since 2017, Vail has been a part of Spreedly, initially joining as the Director of Finance & HR, responsible for working with payment gateways and third-party APIs globally. Vail later became VP of Finance & International Operations before assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer in January 2022.

Additionally, Vail had prior experience as a Self Employed Accounting Consultant from 2002 to 2013, providing consulting services in accounting.

Overall, Vail's work experience includes financial leadership positions in various industries, showcasing expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting, and mergers and acquisitions.

From 2001 to 2005, Connell 'Nellie' Vail attended the University of Central Arkansas, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Accounting.