Paul Bordelon Mpa, Cpa

Paul Bordelon, MPA, CPA, CIA has a diverse work experience across various companies and roles. Paul started their career at Louisiana State University-Alexandria as an Adjunct Accounting Instructor in 2007. Paul then joined Cleco Corporation in 2000 and held multiple roles including Tax Accountant, Senior Tax Accountant, Principal Tax Accountant, Manager - Corporate Controls, and Manager - Financial and Control Audits. In these roles, they managed tax provisions, income tax return preparation, tax research, and control remediation processes. Paul also worked closely with internal and external auditors for audit support and Sarbanes-Oxley testing. Paul later worked as the Administrator - Tax Audits & Controversy at Cleco, where they collaborated with tax authorities and ensured tax compliance for the company. In 2016, Bordelon joined Crest Industries as an Accounting and Finance Executive, where they provided accounting, tax, and audit support to the business units. Paul was also involved in the Family Office, tax research, and tax compliance. In 2019, they assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at Crest Industries. Bordelon also had a brief stint as an Adjunct Instructor at Louisiana State University-Alexandria in 2020.

Paul Bordelon, MPA, CPA, CIA has a strong educational background in accounting. Paul obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from Louisiana Christian University, where they studied from 1992 to 1996. Following this, Paul pursued further education at Louisiana Tech University, where they completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Accounting from 1996 to 1997.

In addition to their academic achievements, Paul has also obtained several certifications related to their field. In 2000, they became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through the State Board of CPAs of Louisiana. Furthermore, in 2005, Paul obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.

Overall, Paul Bordelon, MPA, CPA, CIA has a strong educational background in accounting, complemented by their certifications as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor.