Nolan Spear, Cpa
About Nolan Spear, Cpa
Nolan Spear is a Senior Fund Accountant at Atalaya Capital Management, with a Master's degree in Accounting from Tulane University and a CPA license in Texas. He has previous experience at Goldman Sachs and EY, among other organizations, and has a strong educational background in finance and accounting.
Work at Atalaya Capital Management
Nolan Spear currently serves as a Senior Fund Accountant at Atalaya Capital Management, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing financial reporting and accounting functions for the firm's investment funds. His expertise in accounting and finance contributes to the firm's operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Education and Expertise
Nolan Spear graduated from Tulane University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Financial Management Services from 2016 to 2020. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting through Tulane's 4+1 MACCT program, which he completed in 2021. He is a licensed CPA in Texas, reflecting his professional qualifications and expertise in accounting.
Background in Finance and Accounting
Before joining Atalaya Capital Management, Nolan Spear gained valuable experience in various finance and accounting roles. He worked at Goldman Sachs as a Controllers Analyst and later as a Controllers Senior Analyst from 2021 to 2023. His earlier experience includes positions at EY as a Structured Finance Summer Analyst and at HealthTrust Purchasing Group as a Summer Intern. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and reporting.
Professional Experience
Nolan Spear's professional journey includes diverse roles in finance and accounting. He interned at HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group, where he worked as a Staff Accounting Intern, and at Vanderbilt University as a Business Consultant. He also served as an Equity Research Analyst at Burkenroad Reports. These experiences have equipped him with a broad skill set in financial management and analysis.
Internships and Early Career
Nolan Spear began his career with internships that laid the groundwork for his future roles. He interned at HealthTrust Purchasing Group in 2017 and at HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group in 2020. These internships provided him with practical experience in accounting and finance, enhancing his understanding of the industry.