Ann Nicholson
About Ann Nicholson
Ann Nicholson is an Accounts Receivable Systems Manager at Milliman in Seattle, Washington, with a background in business administration and extensive experience in finance and accounting. She has advocated for the use of PowerBI and has played a key role in expanding the accounts receivable team across the US and India.
Work at Milliman
Ann Nicholson has been serving as the Accounts Receivable Systems Manager at Milliman since 2022. In this role, she has focused on expanding the accounts receivable team in both the United States and India. She is recognized for advocating the use of PowerBI within the company, becoming an early adopter of this data visualization tool. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Accounting Support Supervisor from 2021 to 2022 and as a Sr. Accounting Specialist from 2019 to 2021. Her responsibilities include assisting with complex billing situations, providing treasury and banking support, and overseeing US bank reconciliations.
Education and Expertise
Ann Nicholson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The University of Montana - College of Business, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she completed Russian language studies at the Defense Language Institute from 1990 to 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and accounting, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles, including her current position at Milliman.
Background
Before joining Milliman, Ann Nicholson had a diverse career that included significant roles in different organizations. She worked at the National Security Agency as a Russian Linguist and Military Intelligence Analyst from 1990 to 1996. Following that, she served as an Auditor at KPMG Audit for one year in 2004-2005. Her varied experiences have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of finance and accounting practices.
Achievements
At Milliman, Ann Nicholson has played a key role in implementing payment automation systems, ensuring smooth transitions across various offices. She also provides training on custom accounting systems, PowerBI, and billing practices to end-users. Her work includes performing ad hoc projects and queries requested by the CFO and Controller, demonstrating her capability to handle complex financial tasks and support process improvements within the finance department.