Ira Thompson

Ira Thompson has a diverse and extensive work experience. Ira currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Life Action Ministries since August 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Lead Pastor at Life Fellowship Ministries starting from January 2022.

From 2016 to 2022, Ira worked as a Finance Operations Manager at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In this role, they managed federal funds for public housing agencies in Michigan, ensuring the provision of affordable housing to families in need. Ira supervised a team, coordinated resources, and oversaw annual audits to maintain fiscal soundness.

From 2006 to 2022, Ira was the President of Completion Enterprises LLC, a financial enterprise specializing in financial statement preparation, auditing, and fraud investigation. Ira also functioned as the CFO for multiple nonprofits, providing financial management expertise and overseeing finance and accounting operations.

At the Defense Contract Audit Agency, Ira worked as a Managing Auditor from 2013 to 2016. Ira led a team of auditors in conducting audits of federal funds, ensuring accuracy and quality through strategic planning and corrective actions.

From 2009 to 2013, Ira served as an Audit Team Leader at the United States Department of Defense. Ira provided strategic advice and led audit teams to prevent fraud and misuse of government funds.

Starting their career at DTE Energy in 2001, Ira worked as a Financial Analyst. Ira specialized in compliance with accounting regulations and played a key role in implementing a new accounting standard, FIN 47.

Overall, Ira Thompson's experience spans across financial management, auditing, strategic planning, and leadership roles in both government agencies and the private sector.

Ira Thompson obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University. After that, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Christian Ministries/Pastoral Leadership from Liberty University, which they completed in 2019. In addition to their degrees, Ira has also obtained certifications including Certified Department of Defense Financial Manager from the United States Department of Defense and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The specific dates of obtaining the certifications are not provided.