Amy Nelson Email & Phone Number

As Co-Founder of Exec Level Wellness, I am passionate about helping clients find the motivation and tools to reach their physical, leadership and aging well goals. To learn more, please visit ExecLevelWellness.com.

As Co-Founder of Ditch the Belly, I am committed to getting clients fit in a supportive and positive environment, and to impact their lives by introducing them to a healthier lifestyle.

Tempe, AZ

• Influential team member in $1.8 billion financing of Iridium NEXT satellite constellation: - Financial modeling of various long term scenarios and resulting covenant compliance calculations; - Contract review and.
• Instrumental team member in GHL Acquisition Corporation’s (a special purpose acquisition company) initial public offering / Iridium Holdings LLC acquisition: - Proxy Statement and related SEC filings, Investor.
• Manage, prepare and direct control of the long range forecast, annual budget and quarterly forecast.
• Provide leadership on GAAP and expense analytics; ensure linkages amongst GAAP results, capital/dividend planning, productivity and tax strategies.
• Key thought leader for financial forecasting and analysis of Iridium business and finance initiatives.
• Drive cross business initiatives to improve financial and capital performance.

Tempe, AZ

• Manage all aspects of accounting department (General Ledger, Billing, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Fixed Assets). Also provided direction to International subsidiary teams (Germany, Italy, Venezuela, Canada, Brazil, Australia.
• Responsible for hiring staff, training, development, goal setting and morale. Achieved low turnover rate in a highly stressful, deadline-driven environment.
• Maintain relationship with external auditors and direct information flow for annual audit.
• Review month end financial package for investor group and analyze complicated transactions / contracts to ensure GAAP compliance:
• Research and write memos on significant accounting decisions;
• Ensure compliance with bank and contractual covenants; prepare financial covenant calculations.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Prepare financial reports for Power Marketing & Trading Department.
• Coordinate month end closing of investment positions for department.
• Work closely with traders, market risk and credit risk management to gather information and data

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Accounting & Reporting Manager (February 2000 – July 2000)
• Managed accounting staff and all areas of the department; provided bankruptcy support as needed.Accountant (February 1999 – January 2000)
• Performed entire month end close process including journal entries, analysis and Oracle A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets, Purchasing, Inventory and Order Entry modules close. Prepared month end reporting package.
• Implemented Oracle Financials version 11.0; developed test plan for all Oracle Financials modules.
• Maintained banking relations and implemented several banking tools for improved cash management.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Controller/Vice President (May 1996 – February 1999)
• Assumed president’s duties during leave of absence including personnel and overall office management.
• Stream-lined collections and title processing reducing office staff and related expenses.
• Prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements for parent company and all subsidiaries.
• Prepared annual budget / cash forecast to secure land project financing and maintained banking relations.Accountant (March 1993 – May 1996)
• Prepared journal entries, workpapers, and payroll summary reports for month end close.

Mba, Masters Of Business Administration

Bs, Accounting