Ronnie Ells, CPA, CFE

Ronnie Ells, CPA, CFE has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fields of finance, accounting, and tax consulting. Ronnie is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of Vanteon Corporation, a position they assumed in December 2020. Prior to this role, Ronnie served as the Controller at Vanteon Corporation from August 2016 to December 2020.

In addition to their corporate experience, Ronnie also has their own accounting and tax consulting firm called Ronnie Ells, CPA - Accounting & Tax Consulting, which they established in December 2015. As the owner of this firm, Ronnie provides a range of services including individual tax preparation, tax planning, and fiduciary tax services for trusts and estates.

Ronnie has also gained teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor at the State University of New York College at Brockport from August 2017 to December 2020. In this role, they shared their expertise in finance and accounting with students.

Before starting their own firm and joining Vanteon Corporation, Ronnie held several positions in different organizations. These include working as a Senior Accountant at Admar Supply Co. Inc from April 2014 to August 2016, where they were responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts, facilitating the month and year-end closes, and preparing financial statements. Prior to Admar Supply Co. Inc, Ronnie worked as a Staff Accountant at Insero & Company CPAs, P.C. from October 2011 to April 2014. In this role, they prepared financial statements and documentation for audits, reviews, and compilations for various industries.

Ronnie's earlier experience includes working as a Staff Accountant at Young and Company CPAs LLP from January 2010 to October 2011, where they prepared tax returns and managed payroll services for individual and business clients. Before entering the field of accounting, Ronnie worked as a Loss Prevention Manager at Lord & Taylor from June 2006 to August 2008, where they trained sales associates in loss prevention, investigated incidents of theft, and collaborated with law enforcement agencies. Ronnie also worked as a Loss Prevention Auditor/ Cash Control Supervisor at Six Flags from May 2004 to June 2006, where they conducted audits, trained staff, and investigated internal fraud.

Overall, Ronnie Ells, CPA, CFE has demonstrated their expertise in finance, accounting, and tax consulting through their various roles in both corporate and independent settings.

Ronnie Ells, CPA, CFE has a comprehensive education history in the field of accounting and forensic accounting. In 2006, Ronnie obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Economic Crime Investigation with a specialization in White Collar Crime from Genesee Community College. Building upon this foundation, Ronnie pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from SUNY Brockport, which was completed in 2010. Subsequently, Ronnie pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Forensic Accounting from SUNY Brockport in 2011.

To further enhance professional skills, Ronnie pursued additional education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Project Management from SUNY Brockport in 2021. Ronnie also holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma White Belt from SUNY Brockport, CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and CPA - Certified Public Accountant from the New York State CPA Board.

Through their educational achievements and certifications, Ronnie Ells, CPA, CFE has developed a strong foundation in accounting, forensic accounting, and project management, making them a well-qualified professional in their field.