Jess Vess, CPA

Jess Vess, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Jess is currently working at The Baltimore Banner as the Controller, where they are responsible for migrating the accounting system, updating the chart of accounts, and implementing automation for expense and accounts payable processes. Prior to that, they worked at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore in various roles, including VP of Finance and Administration, where they managed accounting, payroll, and administrative functions, developed budgets and cash projections, and implemented project tracking for restricted grants.

Before that, Jess worked as the VP Controller at Hunt A Killer, where they managed accounting and payroll for a multi-brand entertainment company and improved financial accuracy through department classification and chart of accounts restructuring. Jess also served as the Corporate Controller at Millman Multimedia, overseeing accounting and payroll for multiple entities and completing two corporate acquisitions.

Additionally, Jess held roles such as Director of Finance at Creative Alliance at the Patterson, where they performed full-cycle accounting and budgeting for a non-profit organization, and Accounting Manager at Reed Street Productions/RSP Live, where they implemented accounting policies and procedures.

Jess started their career at CohnReznick LLP as an Audit Associate, providing audit services for residential real estate engagements. Jess also has experience in non-profit finance, having served as the Director of Finance at Jobs, Housing, and Recovery, Inc., and as an Accounting Specialist at Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union.

Jess Vess, CPA obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Accounting and Economics from Towson University in the years 2010 to 2012. Additionally, Jess has obtained a Certified Public Accountant certification from the Maryland Department of Labor, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.