Melinda Payne

Melinda Payne, CPA has extensive work experience in various finance and accounting roles. Melinda most recently served as the Director of Accounts Payable and Receivables at Delek US Holdings, Inc. starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Houston ISD as an Assistant Controller from November 2021 to November 2022, and as a Senior Manager of General Accounting from September 2020 to November 2021.

Before joining Houston ISD, Melinda held the position of Corporate Shared Services Manager at CVR Energy, Inc. from September 2018 to September 2020. In this role, they managed a team of 16 staff members and oversaw the centralization of payables and billings for all refinery and plant locations.

Melinda also has experience as a Manager of Shared Services at BJ Services from September 2017 to June 2018, where they managed all aspects of accounting for corporate functions and oversaw vendor management and accounts payable. Prior to BJ Services, they worked as a Finance Manager at HP from June 2015 to June 2017, responsible for accounting and reporting for pension and post-retirement liabilities.

Their career also includes roles as a Lead Accountant at Halliburton from August 2010 to June 2015, where they handled various accounting responsibilities including monthly rate allocation and complex analysis. Melinda also worked as an Associate Accountant at Halliburton from June 2009 to August 2010, focusing on benefits accounting.

Melinda's professional journey started as a Student Assistant at Stephen F. Austin State University, where they gained valuable experience from June 2006 to May 2009.

Overall, Melinda Payne, CPA brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in accounting, financial management, and team leadership to their roles.

Melinda Payne, CPA holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) degree in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University, which they completed from 2007 to 2009. Melinda also obtained an Associates of Art degree in Humanities from Pikes Peak State College from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, they are a Certified Public Accountant, though the institution and year of certification are not specified.