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Neil Thompson

Hudson,United States

Summary

Experienced Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer with 21 years of experience in the housing authority industry. Experience has been gained from working at a small housing authority up to a large housing authority. During the 21 years I worked with Director Residence Services, Director Property Management, Director Procurement and Contracts, Director of HCV, and Director of Development. Working with the other Directors during those 21 years has gained an understanding of how other departments should work in a property management company. With 21 years of experience in the housing authority industry.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Financial Advisor and Special Project

Pinellas County Housing Authority
04.2025 - Current

· As the Senior Financial Advisor and Special Project role is to advise the Executive Director and leadership team on financial strategies and policies that support the mission and goals of the agency.


Responsibility includes expertise in public sector finance, HUD regulations, risk management and housing development finance, including complex funding structures

Chief Financial Officer

Pinellas County Housing Authority
06.2018 - Current
  • Oversee of daily and year-end accounting procedures, preparation and oversight of $45 million annual budget and $1 million operating subsidy calculation
  • Oversee of unaudited and audited FDS schedule and submittal to REAC, supervision preparation of audit work papers and oversee preparation of annual audit
  • Allocation of $45 million to specific programs and properties
  • Oversaw preparation audit work papers and annual audit
  • Presentation of monthly financials to Board of Commissioners at monthly Board Meetings Assist Executive Directors as requested
  • Implantation of AvidXchange (Accounts payable Software)

Director of Finance

Tampa Housing Authority
12.2010 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw daily and year-end accounting procedures, preparation of $450 million annual budget and $9 million operating subsidy calculation
  • Preparation of unaudited FDS schedules and submittal FDS to REAC
  • Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with 5-person team focused on efficient budget administration, AP/AR and other financial management needs

Owner

Neil R Thompson CPA
05.2001 - 12.2010
  • Tax, business and bookkeeping consultation
  • Preparation of financial statements and operating my own business

Tax Manager

Blythe & Associates, PSC
11.1995 - 05.2001
  • Oversaw tax department staff of 6
  • Preparation of individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary and payroll tax returns

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.1985

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team Building
  • Training and Development
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving
  • Financial Management
  • Staff Management
  • Budgeting
  • Financial administration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Business administration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and coaching
  • Cash flow management
  • Skilled in Excel, Word, Yardi
  • Insurance planning

Certification

Certified Public Accountant, Kentucky

Personal Information

Title: Experienced Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer

Timeline

Senior Financial Advisor and Special Project

Pinellas County Housing Authority
04.2025 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

Pinellas County Housing Authority
06.2018 - Current

Director of Finance

Tampa Housing Authority
12.2010 - 06.2018

Owner

Neil R Thompson CPA
05.2001 - 12.2010

Tax Manager

Blythe & Associates, PSC
11.1995 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Eastern Kentucky University
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