James Sutton

James Sutton is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in various roles within the accounting sector. Currently serving as Senior Accountant V at the City of Norfolk since December 2014, James has previously held positions such as Senior Accountant at Coastal Credit, LLC, and CFO/Comptroller at Chesapeake Service Systems. James has a strong background in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, and strategic financial planning, having worked with organizations like The Avento Corp., Gold Key/PHR Hotels & Resorts, and Colonna’s Shipyard Incorporated. James began their career as a Senior Accountant II at Strickland & Jones, P.C., specializing in tax preparation and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and another in Computer Information Systems from Saint Leo University.