Caitlin Nelson, Cpa
About Caitlin Nelson, Cpa
Caitlin Nelson is a Senior Financial Analyst at the National Basketball Association, specializing in Team & Labor Finance. She has a background in accounting and finance, with experience at the National Hockey League and EY.
Title and Current Role
Caitlin Nelson is currently a Senior Financial Analyst in the Team & Labor Finance group at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been serving in this position since 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. In her role, she supports the financial needs related to team operations and labor.
Professional Background and Experience
Before joining the NBA, Caitlin Nelson held the role of Senior Accountant at the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2017 to 2019. Prior to her tenure at the NHL, she worked as a Senior Associate at Ernst & Young LLP (EY) from 2014 to 2017, focusing on tax accounting. Her career began in tax accounting, and she transitioned to financial planning and analysis in 2019 to pursue her aspiration of working in the sports industry.
Education and Academic Credentials
Caitlin Nelson earned both her Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees from the Binghamton University School of Management. She completed her BS in Accounting from 2009 to 2013 and subsequently pursued her MS in Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2014. Her educational background provided a strong foundation for her career in financial analysis and accounting.
Career Transition and Aspirations
In 2019, Caitlin Nelson transitioned from tax accounting to financial planning and analysis at the NBA, driven by her ambition to work in the sports industry. This career shift allowed her to leverage her accounting expertise in a new environment, aligning with her professional interests and goals. Her role at the NBA marks a significant step in her journey towards working in sports finance.