Nicole brings almost 20 years of diverse and extensive experience within the operational accounting realm. As current Director of Accounts Payable with AAR Corporation and Founder & President of Payables Solution Partners, LLC, she not only leads a 17-person team that ensures the accuracy of over $1 billion in payments annually, she consults AP teams across the country, creating world-class AP departments and processes. Nicole concentrates intensively on Organizational Leadership, staff development, training, and using technology to advance the world of accounts payable in her roles. She uses her results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, and leadership ability to drive change. During her career, she has developed a strong work ethic coupled with a strong record of success, and she is passionate about serving, motivating, and inspiring people.

As a former Director of Accounts Payable with Ace Hardware Corporation, she leads a 37-person team that ensures the accuracy of over $5 billion in payments annually. In her role, Nicole concentrated intensively on Organization Leadership, staff development, and training. She uses her results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, and leadership ability to drive change. During her career, she has developed a strong work ethic coupled with a strong record of success, and she is passionate about serving, motivating, and inspiring people.

Nicole earned her BA in Accounting, with a Certificate in Forensic Accounting, and then her MBA with a concentration in Organization Development, from Benedictine University.

She is currently the President of the Illinois Chapter of the Institute of Finance & Management. In 2016 she was awarded AP Director of the Year for companies over $1 billion by the Institute of Finance & Management, and in 2018 was awarded Top Professional of the Year in Finance & Management by The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). For 2019, she is nominated for Empowered Woman of the Year by IAOTP and will be featured in Top Industry Professional Magazine.

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