Debra Jahns-Nelsen Cpa

Debra Jahns-Nelsen, CPA, CIA has over 20 years of experience in various financial and administrative roles. Debra currently serves as the Finance Director at Student Housing Solutions, LLC. Prior to this, they were the Director of Financial and Administrative Services at Big Bend Cares from 2012 to 2016. Debra also worked as an Office of Inspector General Analyst II at Florida Lottery from 2010 to 2012 and as a Senior Management Analyst Supervisor at Agency for Health Care Administration from 2009 to 2010. Debra has also worked as a Principal at Nelsen Financial Consultants, Chief Financial Officer at Community Connections of Jacksonville Inc., Internal Auditor at Baptist/St Vincent's Health System, and Controller at Methodist Medical Center. Additionally, they have served as a Member of the Duval County Democratic Executive Committee and as a Corporate Advertising Accountant (Contract) at Stein Mart.

Debra Jahns-Nelsen, CPA, CIA has a strong education background in accounting. Debra obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from the University of North Florida - College of Business Administration, which they attended from 1982 to 1987. Prior to that, they completed their College Prep studies and received their High School Diploma from Godby High, graduating between 1970 and 1974.

In addition to their formal education, Debra has also pursued additional certifications to enhance their professional skills. Debra obtained a QuickBooks Certification from Fred Pryor/Career Tracks in February 2022. Furthermore, they hold the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications, although the institutions and specific dates for obtaining these certifications are not provided.