COPS Monitoring, a provider of professional monitoring services in North America, promoted Nicole Black to executive vice president of finance.

Black joined COPS Monitoring nearly a decade ago as accounting manager and quickly distinguished herself with her professionalism, expertise, and adaptability. In a short time, she was promoted to assistant vice president of finance, followed by her elevation to vice president of finance in 2020. At every stage of her tenure, Black has proven her value to the organization by tackling new challenges and delivering meaningful results.

As vice president of finance, Black expanded her leadership role by taking on oversight of the human resources department, where she guided compliance efforts for hundreds of employees across multiple states.

Black has consistently stepped up in times of need, including taking on critical projects to cover the unexpected absence of another executive. She also led a significant upgrade of backend systems, including the successful implementation of NetSuite, which increased efficiency and strengthened cost controls.

In her new role as executive vice president of finance, Black will oversee strategic initiatives designed to further enhance COPS Monitoring’s financial infrastructure, including advancing dealer billing processes and optimizing collections systems. Her efforts will focus on streamlining operations, leveraging advanced financial tools, and simplifying processes.

“Nicole has been instrumental in our growth and stability over the past decade,” said Jim McMullen, president, COPS Monitoring. “Her leadership, professionalism, and ability to embrace challenges have made her a trusted executive. This promotion not only recognizes her many contributions but also paves the way for other leaders within our organization to advance as she contributes to mentoring the next generation of executives.”

Before joining COPS, Black established a strong foundation in finance and accounting that continues to benefit the organization today. A graduate of Shippensburg University, she launched her career at KPMG LLP, where she developed the technical expertise and discipline that have guided her success. She then broadened her experience at Susquehanna International Group, a global investment trading firm, and at Comcast Corporation, where she held management roles in both accounting and finance. Nicole is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. She has also been recognized within the security industry as a rising leader.