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Our Team

MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Melissa Tomlinson CPA, CGFM

Principal  

Melissa Tomlinson is the Principal of Tomlinson Financial Group. Melissa is a flexible CPA who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving various industries like business, technology, nonprofits, and more. She is a CGFM accountant who oversees government accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting. She is proud to lead her team and be a mentor for them towards success. 


Areas of Specialty
 

  • Nonprofits and R&D start-ups 
  • Financial Processes  
  • Internal Controls Review  
  • Government Grant  
  • Contracts Compliance  
  • Cost Accounting 


 

Education & Certification 

  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration — University of Arizona  
  • Certified Public Accountant  
  • Certified Government Financial Manager  


 

Professional Associations & Volunteering 

  • Finance & Ethics Committee for Pima Community College  
  • Finance Committee for United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona  
  • Treasurer for Tucson Girls Chorus  
  • Finance Committee for Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona  
  • Treasurer for International School of Tucson 

Daniel Kier

CFO Consultant 

Daniel Kier is a CFO Consultant for Tomlinson Financial Group. Daniel provides guidance and his knowledge of financial planning, analysis, real estate, and more for our various clients. He is proud to work with such a strong, committed, and diverse team. 

Areas of Specialty 

 

  • Financial Planning & Analysis 
  • Nonprofits 
  • Private Equity  
  • Mergers & Acquisitions 
  • Budgeting & Forecasting  
  • Manufacturing & Cost Accounting 


 

Education & Certification 

  • Bachelor of Science, Economics — Pennsylvania State University  
  • Minor in Business Administration 

Gerald Machen

CFO Consultant  

Gerald Machen is one of our staff accountants for Tomlinson Financial Group. Gerald provides guidance and his knowledge of preparing reports, maintaining general ledgers and accounts payable files, and keeping up with our client’s company’s tax obligations. He is very proud to be a part of such an amazing team of accountants who truly care about their clients.  

Areas of Specialty 

  • Financial reporting  
  • Budgeting & Forecasting  
  • Internal Controls  
  • Optimizing Accounting Processes 
  • Nonprofits  


 

Education & Certification 

  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration — Focus in Accounting — University of Arizona 

 


 

Professional Associations & Volunteering 

  • Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson Board Member 

MEET THE ASSOCIATES TEAM

Chelsea Scott

Staff Accountant & Office Assistant 

Chelsea Scott is our Staff Accountant at Tomlinson Financial Group. Chelsea has a background in working with nonprofits, business, personal, and other accounting industries. She is also experienced with understanding the medical and healthcare fields based on her higher level of education. Chelsea is happy to support such a highly recognized financial firm in all Southern Arizona and beyond.  

Areas of Specialty 

  • Grant Billing
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payables
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Reporting


 

Education & Certification 

  • Bachelor of arts, Psychology — Arizona State University  


 

Professional Associations & Volunteering 

  • Volunteer with the local NPO – Heaven’s Healing Hands 
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Mary Tomlinson

Bookkeeper  

Mary Tomlinson is one of our Bookkeepers at Tomlinson Financial Group. Mary is a flexible bookkeeper who manages our clients accounts payables, and accounts receivable and processes payroll. She is also one of our many employees who have worked specifically with nonprofit organizations to make them succussed. Mary is very grateful to help assist other peoples financial needs. While working with such a dedicated group of people at Tomlinson Financial Group.  

Areas of Specialty 

  • Nonprofits and R&D start-ups 
  • Bookkeeping  
  • Payroll Processing  
  • Receivables 
  • Payables  


 

Education & Certification 

  • Completed courses in accounting, business practice, and computer skills — McLaughlin Business College  


 

Professional Associations & Volunteering  

  • Payroll Manager for Tucson-Based Health & Human Services Organization  

Community Involvement

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Phone Number

Office Location

5151 E. Broadway STE 451 Tucson, AZ 85711

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