Laserfiche WebLink
Qualiflication's, to Provide .okiinUal .Aut:lit .Ind Financial Report 5:';rvices <br />La Porte Redevelopment Authority <br />JONAI;I, �i t;1. I LLIS, CPA, }'ARTi PARTNER GOVERNMENTAL 1 t�1T l & NONPROFIT <br />SECTOR AL)D TS <br />EDUCATION <br />Regis University; Denver, Colorado; Bachelor of Science in Accounting - 1998 <br />PROFESSIONAL LICENSE <br />• Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas <br />• Certified Public Accountant, State of Colorado <br />CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES <br />Mr. Ellis is a partner with McConnell & Jones LLP. He is primarily responsible for leading the firm's <br />governmental and nonprofit assurance services. He is independent as defined by applicable <br />auditing standards. <br />EMPLOYMENT HISTORY <br />Mr. Ellis joined McConnell & Jones LLP in early 2011 as the leader of the firm's governmental and <br />nonprofit assurance services. Prior to joining McConnell & Jones LLP, Mr. Ellis worked with the <br />public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP. <br />PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO THIS ENGAGEMENT <br />Mr. Ellis has extensive experience in the audits of nonprofit organizations. His experience includes <br />developing and implementing procedures that assist clients with proper reporting of financial <br />information, improvements in internal controls, enhancement of operating efficiency, compliance <br />with regulations, and becoming more familiar with relevant accounting standards and regulatory <br />requirements. He also adds value to clients' businesses by assisting clients with interpreting and <br />implementing sound accounting and audit policies. Responsibilities include engagement <br />administration, progress reporting, quality review, and presentation of reports to management and <br />audit committees. <br />REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT/ NONPROFIT CLIENTS (ALPHABETICAL ORDER) <br />Mr. Ellis has provided services to various governmental and nonprofit organizations, including: <br />• Coastal Water Authority <br />• Dallas County Community College District <br /># Harris County Housing Finance Corporation - Corporate Cash Account <br />• Houston Housing Finance Corporation - Corporate Cash Fund <br />• Houston Redevelopment Authority <br />• Hou-Tex Redevelopment Authority <br />• Jefferson County, Colorado <br />• Lone Star College District <br />• South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority <br />MCCCONNELL &, J0N6 LLP <br />17 <br />