Nicole Ahlbrecht Becker
About Nicole Ahlbrecht Becker
Nicole Ahlbrecht Becker is a Senior Risk Control & Audit Analyst at Piper Sandler, with a background in internal auditing and accounting across various companies in Minnesota. She holds degrees in Accounting and Finance and is currently pursuing a CPA license to further her expertise.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Nicole Ahlbrecht Becker serves as a Senior Risk Control & Audit Analyst at Piper Sandler, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for assessing and managing risks within the organization. Her work involves conducting audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she has contributed to the firm’s risk management strategies and internal controls.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining Piper Sandler, Becker worked as an Internal Auditor at Medica from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she focused on evaluating financial processes and internal controls. Prior to that, she spent three years as an Internal Auditor at Agiliti from 2017 to 2020, where she gained significant experience in risk assessment and compliance auditing. Both positions provided her with a solid foundation in audit practices.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Nicole Ahlbrecht Becker studied Accounting and Finance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 2013 to 2015. She also attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities from 2011 to 2013, where she pursued the same field of study. Her academic background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her career in accounting and finance.
Professional Development and CPA Pursuit
Becker is actively pursuing a CPA license to enhance her professional qualifications. This pursuit reflects her commitment to advancing her career in accounting and finance. She aims to integrate her knowledge in both fields as she progresses in her professional journey.
Diverse Work Experience
Throughout her career, Becker has held various positions that contributed to her expertise in finance and accounting. She worked as a Project Accountant at Wisconsin Management Company for one month in 2017, and as a Field Examiner at First Business from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, her early career included roles as a Sales Representative at CUTCO Cutlery and The Disney Store, as well as an Accounting Intern at Trane.