Trusted Accounting Partners
Your Partners in Growth
At Verticals Advisory, our team is the foundation of everything we do. With decades of combined experience in accounting, financial reporting, and strategic advisory, we are more than just service providers—we are your partners in building a stable, successful future. From real estate experts to startup advisors, our professionals bring the depth of knowledge and precision you need to elevate your business.
Verticals Team
Dedicated to service excellence, innovative insights, and high-quality deliverables
Nicole Kimes, CPA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Primary Services: Fractional CFO, Structure Advisory, Investor Reporting, Consolidations, Fund Launch, System Implementations
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Previous CFO, Financial Reporting, Fund Administration, Audit
Education: CPA – BS in Accounting – Southern University and A&M College
Jeremiah PODOLAK, CPA
Managing Director
Primary Services: Structure Advisory, Investor Reporting, Consolidations, Fund Launch, Various Equity Structures
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Fund Administration Leadership with Global-Leading Corporations, Private and Public Equity
Education: CPA - MS in Accounting - Saint Mary's College of California, BS in Business Administratoin - Finance - SUNY Fredonia
Taryn O’Neill
Fund Accounting & Administration
Primary Services: Policies Oversight, Fund & Portfolio Accounting, Investor Reporting, Budget Analysis, CAM Reviews, Industrial Sector
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Third-Party Accounting with Industry-Leading Property Management Firm
Education: BS in Accounting
darrett amyx, cpa
Portfolio Accounting
Primary Services: Portfolio Accounting, Asset Management Reporting, Multifamily Sector
Background: 30+ Years of Experience, Property Accounting with Industry-Leading Owner/Operators
Education: CPA – BS in Accounting - Clemson University
leannan johnston
Fund accounting & administration
Primary Services: Consolidated Financial Statements, Debt Investments Reporting, Real Estate Investments Reporting, Multifamily & Hospitality Sectors
Background: 7+ Years of Experience, Fund Administration & Corporate Reporting with Global-Leading Corporations
Education: BS in Accounting - Kennesaw State Univertity
Cameron Snelling
Fund Accounting & Administration
Primary Services: Fund Accounting, Debt Investments, Industrial & Hospitality Sectors
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Accounting with Industry-Leading Commercial Real Estate Operators
Education: MBA, BA in Accounting – Benedictine University
Stephen Ferrell
Fund Accounting & Administration
Primary Services: Fund & Portfolio Accounting, Investor Reporting, Budget Analysis, CAM Reviews, Industrial Sector
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Financial Reporting Leadership Roles
Education: BA in Accounting – University of Central Florida
Allan Monrose
Portfolio Accounting
Primary Services: Portfolio Accounting, Cash Flow Analysis
Background: 10+ Years of Experience, Property Accounting with Industry-Leading Owner/Operators
Education: MA in Accounting - Saint Leo University
Brittany West
Fund Accounting & Administration
Primary Services: Fund Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Industrial Sectors
Background: 3+ Years of Experience, Accounting with Industry-Leading Industrial and Multifamily Developers and Operators
Education: BA in Finance and Economics – University of North Georgia
Gladis Paz
Fund Accounting & Administration
Primary Services: Fund & Portfolio Accounting, Investor Reporting, Budget Analysis, Industrial Sector
Background: 7+ Years of Experience, Fund Administration, Family Office & Corporate Reporting with Global-Leading Corporations
Education: BBA in Accounting with Global Competency Certification – Georgia State University
Amani Wright
Cash Management (Intern)
Primary Services: Bank Reconciliations and Invoices Processing
Background: Digital Design
Education: University-Enrolled
verticals service partners
Independent professionals contributing quality service to enhance the Verticals Team
Firm Growth initiative
Branching Out: Join Our Thriving Ecosysystem
Verticals is not just another CPA firm – we’re a dynamic financial ecosystem, constantly evolving to meet the complex needs of today’s businesses. We have experienced significant growth, and we are always eager to branch out further. We strive to build our team with dynamic, consistently top-performing accounting and finance professionals who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional accounting environments and join our innovative approach.
If you are interested in joining a firm that is as focused on growth and innovation as the clients we serve, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to us using the Contact Us link. All communications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Join us in cultivating a new generation of financial reporting services – where your expertise can truly flourish.
Sharonda Burton, CPA
TRUST & DEVELOPMENT Accounting
Primary Services: Delaware Statutory Trusts Reporting, Development Accounting,
Background: 20+ Years of Experience, Audit Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Leadership Roles
Education: BA, MBA, CFE – Liberty University, Jackson State University
Chloe Cook
Cash Management
Primary Services: Loan Servicing Cash Management, Cash Activity Analysis
Background: 15+ Years of Experience, Corporate and Tax Accounting with Global-Leading Express Transportation Company
Education: BS in Accounting – Jackson State University