Faculty

Eric Nielsen

Visiting Instructor of Business

Professor Eric Nielsen

“Accounting is the language of Business. As you learn this language, you will become a force in any aspect of the Business major and set yourself up for financial success. I love to teach young people and watch their excitement as they become fluent in a new language. Join us and learn why 2 + 2 sometimes equals other than 4.”

Education

  • CPA certificate, State of California, 1983
  • M.A. Accountancy with concentration in Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University, 1981

Courses

  • Business Major: Intro to Financial Accounting, Intro to Federal Taxation, Intermediate Accounting 1 and 2, Strategic and Cost Accounting

Teaching Positions & Professional Experience

  • Visiting Instructor of Business, Southern Virginia University, 2023
  • Adjunct Professor of Accounting, Southern Virginia University, 2020–23
  • Joined Southern Virginia University faculty in 2020
  • Regional CFO, National Financial Partners, 2013–18
  • Chief Financial Officer, Thoits Insurance Service, INC., 2008–13
  • Chief Financial Officer, Duc Housing Partners, INC., 2006–08
  • Guest lecturer, West Valley Community College, 2001–12
  • Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer, Colliers International Partnership, 1999–06
  • Executive Vice President, CFO (SummerHill Homes), The Marcus & Millichap Company, 1997–99
  • Industry speaker on topics relative to infill Real Estate development and marketing high-end homes, 1996–98
  • Chief Financial Officer, St. Joseph’s – Omni Health Plan, 1990–91
  • Vice President/Controller, Barnett Range Corporation, 1983–90

Awards, Leadership & Service

  • Missionary, Ontario Canada Mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1974–76