Nicholas A. Pitts, Cpa
About Nicholas A. Pitts, Cpa
Nicholas A. Pitts, CPA, is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for North America Commercial Markets at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois, with over 15 years of experience in various financial roles at the company.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Nicholas A. Pitts currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for North America Commercial Markets at SC Johnson. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he performs critical financial oversight and strategic planning for the company's commercial operations within the North American region.
Previous Positions at SC Johnson
Prior to his current role, Nicholas held multiple positions at SC Johnson. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for Global Commercial Markets. Before that, he was the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he held roles such as Finance Manager - Global Marketing Support, Marketing Finance Lead, and Sales Finance - Project Manager, with extensive experience in both marketing finance and sales finance.
Career Development at SC Johnson
Nicholas began his career at SC Johnson in 2005 as a Consolidation Accounting Analyst. Over the years, he advanced through various positions including Cost Management Analyst, Sr. Financial Analyst, and Senior Credit Analyst. His career at SC Johnson spans over 15 years, showcasing his extensive experience and adaptability within the company.
Educational Background
Nicholas A. Pitts holds a Master's degree in Professional Accountancy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Lubar School of Business, completed in 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting & Finance from the Wisconsin School of Business in 2003. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in financial planning and analysis.
Experience at Northwestern Mutual Life
Before joining SC Johnson, Nicholas worked at Northwestern Mutual Life as a Mutual Fund Accountant from 2004 to 2005. This role marked the beginning of his professional journey into the finance industry, offering him initial exposure to accounting practices and financial analysis.