Perla Tavera

Perla Tavera has a diverse work experience in finance and administration. Perla currently works as Deputy Finance Director at the City of Farmers Branch starting from March 2023. Prior to that, they served as Controller at the City of Frisco from May 2022 to March 2023, and as Controller at the City of Denton from April 2021 to May 2022.

Before their roles in local government, Perla gained experience in various organizations. Perla worked as a Senior Management Analyst at the City of Reno from April 2019 to present. Prior to that, they held the position of Accountant at the City of Sparks for over 8 years, where they achieved significant savings by integrating systems and streamlining procedures.

Perla also has experience in the gaming industry, having worked as a Gaming Manager at Siena Hotel Spa and Casino for a few months in 2011. Before that, they served as an Internal Auditor at Boyd Gaming Inc, where they performed regulatory audits and ensured compliance with gaming regulations.

Earlier in their career, Perla worked at Nevada Legal Services, Inc as a Fiscal Administrative Assistant, handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and assisting with grant submissions. Perla also worked as a Jr. Loan Processor at DLending Group and as an Escrow Processor at David Walley's Hot Springs, where they ran credit checks, produced contracts, and managed payroll.

Overall, Perla Tavera's work experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, accounting, and administration across both public and private sectors.

Perla Tavera has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The specific years of their education are not provided.