Ebony Jones-Tate
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished financial and procurement leader with extensive experience in municipal budgeting, contract management, compliance, internal controls, and strategic planning. Skilled in developing and administering multimillion-dollar operating budgets, leading procurement functions, and providing financial insights that support executive decision-making. Recognized for building high-performing teams and enhancing financial operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
IT BUSINESS MANAGER
Mecklenburg County Information Technology Services
Charlotte, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Supported development of IT operating budget, business plan, and financial policies to enhance strategic alignment.
- Provided financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis for strategic technology decisions.
- Monitored IT governance processes and controlled financial activities, ensuring compliance and resource optimization.
- Prepared accurate, timely financial reporting for executive review.
- Supported GAAP compliance, audit requirements, and expenditure policy adherence.
- Collaborated across departments to align IT financial operations with organizational goals, fostering integrated business strategies.
- Monitored enterprise performance metrics to assess organizational effectiveness. and balanced scorecard dashboards to support data-informed decision-making across the organization.
- Reviewed accounting operations and helped implement improved processes.
- Directed operational planning for conference center, including event scheduling, space optimization, and facility maintenance coordination to support productivity.
FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Generated financial reports and presented findings to senior leadership.
- Developed and monitored yearly budgets across multiple divisions to ensure financial accountability and alignment with strategic goals.
- Directed data analysis and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with procurement, budgeting, and special fund requirements.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised finance staff to enhance team capabilities and performance.
- Ensured contract compliance and vendor oversight.
- Facilitated communication with Charlotte Business Inclusion and managed MWSBE participation.
CONTRACTS ADMIN COORDINATOR / PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Drafted and reviewed contracts with procurement and legal teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Created scopes of work and evaluated specifications to align project objectives with procurement goals.
- Executed processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and bid awards for timely procurement.
- Led procurement team to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
- Analyzed supplier performance and maintained vendor relationships to enhance service delivery and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
BUDGET ANALYST / CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared annual budget documentation and variance analysis.
- Provided budgeting support and created financial projections to guide departmental planning.
- Monitored departmental budgets to identify funding trends and inform resource allocation.
- Conducted data analysis that informed operational strategies and supported decision-making.
- Delivered MUNIS training and system support.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III P-CARD ACCOUNTANT
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed procurement card program, ensuring adherence to policies and effective utilization.
- Oversaw management of State, Donation, 911, and Asset Forfeiture accounts, ensuring accurate records and compliance.
- Conducted internal audits and reconciliations.
- Prepared journal entries and financial documentation, facilitating timely requisitions and maintaining accurate financial records.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
UNC Charlotte
01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Law & Justice
NC State University
01-2007
Skills
- Budget management
- Financial leadership
- Audit readiness
- ERP reporting
- Procurement management
- Vendor management
- Operational oversight
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Change management
- Cross-functional communication
Certification
- Certified Procurement Professional
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
- Certified ScrumMaster
- NIGP National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
- NFBPA National Forum for Black Public Administrators
- GFOA Government Finance Officers Association
Timeline
IT BUSINESS MANAGER
Mecklenburg County Information Technology Services
02.2024 - Current
FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
07.2019 - 02.2024
CONTRACTS ADMIN COORDINATOR / PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
01.2018 - 07.2019
BUDGET ANALYST / CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
08.2015 - 01.2018
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III P-CARD ACCOUNTANT
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Public Administration -
UNC Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Law & Justice
NC State University