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Nelson Knowles is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Frostburg State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. With a strong background in construction accounting, financial analysis, and project finance, Nelson has worked with various organizations, including Astadia, Ameris Bank, and J. Vinton Schafer &Sons, Inc.

Credentials

  • Certified Public Accountant
    State of Maryland
    Aug, 1986
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Vylla
    • United States
    • Realtor
      • Sep 2020 - Present
      • United States

      Putting business, construction and financial experience in your corner to simplify real estate transactions. My credo is as simple as F-I-S-H... anchored in FAITH, bound by INTEGRITY, focused on SERVICE and tempered with HUMOR. Let me "catch" you a real deal!

    • NetSuite OpenAir Business Liason
      • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
      • United States

      Providing coaching to business leads and end users pre and post go-live of OpenAir's PSA solution. Facilitating adoption of best practices and company specific customizations to ensure a sustainable implementation.

  • CSI Companies
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area
    • Project Manager
      • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
      • Jacksonville, Florida Area

      Steering process improvements for Corporate Services group at CSI.

  • Focal Point Data Risk
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Project Financial Analyst
      • Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
      • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

      Bringing my expertise in project finance with professional services organizations and establishing the PFA role at Focal Point Data Risk. Focal Point offers the next generation in risk management by leveraging industry-leading expertise in cyber security, identity governance/access management, d...

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • VP Finance
      • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

      As a member of the executive team, responsible for the complete Finance function at Astadia . Driving Astadia into new levels of consultancy services and rapid growth. Leading a dynamic team in accounting, reporting, forecasting and planning resulting in a value-added function to the overall operation.

    • Director, PFA
      • May 2016 - Aug 2017

      Director of project finances as adjunct to CFO, influencing business strategy and reporting metrics. Partner with delivery teams to manage each client engagement from concept to completion. Assist executive team in planning, forecasting and realizing the corporate vision.

    • Lead Project Financial Analyst
      • Feb 2014 - May 2016

      Proficient in Astadia's engagement information systems, assisting Practice Line VP's and Engagement Teams in developing superior engagement management and economics. A key player in increasing Astadia accountability and client service results.

  • Ameris Bank
    • St Augustine, FL
    • AP Manager
      • Jun 2009 - Jan 2014
      • St Augustine, FL

      Full charge Accounts Payable for North Florida region, including Federal Reserve, wire desk and reconciliation duties. Assistance to Facilities and Special Asset management. Acquired Bank Financial Management diploma, May 2013.

    • CFO
      • Jun 1981 - May 2009
      • Abingdon, MD

       Oversaw transformation from general contractor to construction manager in response to market and needs of clientele. Orchestrated initial computerization of field (remote) operations, including transition from mainframe to networking backbone. Aside from improved operational efficiencies, com...

Education

  • 1977 - 1981
    Frostburg State University

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