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Elvin Parker
Chief Financial Officer
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Accomplished leader with over 30 years of extensive accounting and tax services experience. Polished professional, skilled in management of all financial matters and enhancing client experience. Effective communicator capable of succeeding in fast-paced environments with meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Madison Parsh School District
09.2018 - Current
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Managed over 25 employees activities each day.
- Formulated Madison Parish School Board 16 million dollar Annual operating Budget.
- Directed and Managed Transportation Department, Maintenance Department, School Projects(renovations to all School Properties, Buildings, etc.).
Partner
Parker Tax Services
01.1980 - Current
- Responsible for performing accounting and tax services for various clients.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
CFO
City of Port Gibson
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Responsible for daily operations of the City and various departments.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors.
- Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin.
- Standardized and enhanced business assets across company to achieve common goals.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Managed over 12 employees and oversaw 6 departments.
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
Alcorn State University
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Responsible for daily management of all University financial affairs.
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
- Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
- Managed vendor changes to improve cost controls and improve workflow operations.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to create sophisticated spreadsheet models to analyze operating metrics across all departments.
- Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities.
- Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Over saw over 150 employees and Managed over 20 departments.
- Strategically anticipated long-term business needs by analyzing revenue trends to inform process improvements.
- Designed and modified reporting procedures and controls to inform business development and growth.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Ran comprehensive cost/benefit analyses before suggesting new business movements and decisions.
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables
- Managed vendor changes to improve cost controls and improve workflow operations
- Utilized Banner software to create sophisticated spreadsheet models to analyze operating metrics across 25 departments
- Managed over 150 employees and 25 departments.
Acting Grant Director
Alcorn State University
01.1998 - 06.2006
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate administration of the Grants Program.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Oversaw over 10 employees in department.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS 01.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS 01.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS 08.1976 - 05.1980
Skills
Management and Financial Control
undefinedSoftware
Tennis, Golf, Reading, Traveling
Tennis and Golf are leisure sports that I enjoy playing. I am a avid reader. Traveling has always been my best habit.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Madison Parsh School District
09.2018 - Current
Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration
Alcorn State University
03.2007 - 10.2008
CFO
City of Port Gibson
01.2000 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Alcorn State University
01.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Alcorn State University
01.1998 - 05.2001
Acting Grant Director
Alcorn State University
01.1998 - 06.2006
Partner
Parker Tax Services
01.1980 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Alcorn State University
08.1976 - 05.1980
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