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James Nichols is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in management consulting, financial analysis, and business development. He has held various leadership positions, including Senior Consultant, Chairman of the Board, and President, and has advised clients on strategy, leadership, and performance. He has also worked with top financial advisory firms and has a strong background in financial management, restructuring, and cash flow management. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, James brings a unique combination of financial expertise and business acumen to his clients.

Credentials

  • Certified Public Accountant
    Minnesota State Board of Accountancy
    Sep, 1971
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

  • Integrated Consulting Services, LLC
    • 4917 West 93rd Street Minneapolis Mn 55437
    • Senior Consultant
      • Jan 2019 - Present
      • 4917 West 93rd Street Minneapolis Mn 55437

      Thought Leader/Interim Chief Financial Officer/ Business Board Advisor on Strategy, Leadership and Performance. Areas of ExpertiseInterim CFO, CFO Coaching, Board Governance, Trade-Debt Restructuring, Debt Financing/Refin...

  • Hobey Baker Memorial Award
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Chairman Of The Board
      • Sep 2017 - Present
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  • Alerus
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Business Advisory Board Member
      • Jul 2015 - Jun 2023
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • President
      • 2004 - 2017
  • Eide Bailly LLP
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Consultant
      • Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota

      Introduce the Full Professional CPA Service Capabilities of Eide Bailly, LLP to various component parts of the Metropolitian Minneapolis Business Community.

  • Manchester Companies, Inc.
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Vice President
      • Jan 1995 - Sep 2011
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota

      Leading financial advsiory and restructuring firm advising middle-maket companies, lenders and investors. Led engagements primarily in the restructuring of the right side of the balance sheet i.e. unsecured debt, secured debt and recapitalization issues and served as Chief Restructuring Officeran...

    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Jun 1992 - Nov 1994
      • South

      Restructured over $30 million in bank debt and obtained over $10 million in new financing. The ultimate result was a successful turnaround of a $250 million transportation equipment conglomerate.

    • Executive Vice President
      • Nov 1986 - Apr 1992

      Responsible for the financial management of a $5 million engineering research facility. Successfully raised over $6.5 million in government grants,industrial grants, private placements, venture capital resources and licensing arrangements.

    • VP of Finance
      • Jun 1983 - Oct 1986
      • Minneapolis

      Responsible for all the SEC Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Stategic Planning, Mergers/Acquisitions and Cash Management from a Start-up Company to a $20 mill revenue firm.

    • Treasurer
      • 1975 - 1983
  • Delloite, CPA
    • Minneapolis
    • Senior Audit Manager
      • Jan 1967 - Jun 1975
      • Minneapolis

Education

  • 1962 - 1967
    University of Minnesota-Duluth
  • 1959 - 1962
    Duluth East High School

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