Lindsey Nicholas, CPA
13447 Pebble Hollow, San Antonio, TX 78217
512.586.6807 | Lindsey@LNicholasCPA.com
EXPERIENCE
Rackspace Hosting – San Antonio, TX
Feb 2014 – Jun 2015
Accounting Supervisor
• Responsible for Global software license expense, and rent, utilities, and maintenance expenses for all US data center
and office locations, and US marketing expenses
• Reviewed and approved journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Accounting staff
• Collaborated with members of Purchasing/Supply Chain, Legal, SEC Reporting, and Senior Leadership on a daily basis
to ensure all contracts and expenses were properly recorded and classified in the financial statements
• Negotiated directly with vendors regarding disputes over lease terms and various interpretations. Prevailed in
settling/resolving $500K vendor claim through close review of related contractual documents, thus further preventing
the need to engage legal counsel.
• Assisted with streamling and revamping the lease analysis and contract review processes, resulting in a more robust
and efficient review and monitoring process.
Rackspace Hosting – San Antonio, TX
Oct 2012 – Feb 2014
Senior Internal Auditor
• Lead SOX liaison who coordinated the annual controls assessment process with KPMG.
• Performed and led operational audits including reviews of Revenue Assurance, software Licensing, and employee
expenses.
• Developed the Company’s Global SOX testing and training manual, and facilitated the first global training.
• Assisted in the department’s internal Quality Assurance Review process by reviewing workpapers of our international
counterparts in London.
Petty Family Interests – San Antonio, TX
Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
Oil & Gas Accountant
• Responsible for compiling, reviewing and analyzing royalty payments and joint interest billings for accuracy and
compliance with contract terms and provisions
• Reviewed daily drilling operations associated with working interests in oil & gas wells, and reported any current
developments or concerns to senior management
• Coordinated and communicated with the Mineral Manager, Well Operators, Field Operations, and Senior
Management to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Reconciled royalty, rental, interest, and dividend income for approximately 20 entities and individuals
• Reviewed financial investments held by various individuals and entities, and tracked significant financial activity for
proper authorization
KPMG LLP – San Antonio, TX
Jan 2007 – Aug 2011
Senior Audit Associate – Audit Associate
• Served as Lead In-Charge for financial statement audits and reviews of various companies in the oil and gas industry
beginning December 2008
• Lead In-charge experience included three consecutive annual audits of a Fortune 500 client
• Responsible for developing and performing audit procedures and tests of internal controls related to certain complex
accounting areas including commodity derivatives and hedging activities, interest rate swaps, income taxes,
impairment of long-lived assets and other fair value measurements
• Provided technical accounting and audit methodology support to engagement teams and audit clients through
extensive research on various issues
• Responsible for adhering to all aspects of SEC rules and regulations, as well as PCAOB audit standards related to
financial statements and the effectiveness of internal controls
• Received consistent performance evaluations of “Excellent Performance”
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Nominated to KPMG’s Senior Audit Associate Action Council – one of 30 senior audit associates selected from all
offices nationwide
Served as local office specialist for KPMG’s statistical sampling methodology and paperless audit software
Recipient of several Encore awards in recognition for hard work
Member of local office community involvement committee and local action committee
EDUCATION
Texas State University – San Marcos, TX
Master of Accountancy
BBA – Accounting
Dec 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Feb 2013
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Junior Achievement of South Texas
Veteran Volunteer
2009 – Present
Dream Factory of San Antonio
Volunteer – Pursuing Treasurer position on the Board
2011 - Present
San Antonio Youth Literacy
Reading Buddy Volunteer
2012 - 2014
KPMG’s Community Involvement Committee
Committee Member & Volunteer
2009 - 2011
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Society of CPA’s (TSCPA) – San Antonio Chapter
Member
2013 – Present
American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA)
Member
2011 – Present
The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
Member
2015 – Present