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Paul Southerton, MBA

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Director, Finance & Operations at Centennial School District
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Paul Southerton is a finance and operations executive with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of Business and Operations for the Centennial School District. He is recognized for his strong fiscal leadership, particularly in managing large-scale capital projects. Paul holds an MBA from Portland State University.

Outside of his professional duties, Paul identifies as a mentor and is an amateur woodworker. This hands-on hobby suggests a passion for craftsmanship and detail-oriented projects, balancing his strategic financial and operational career.

He previously co-founded Transflection, a digital out-of-home advertising technology company.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director, Finance & Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Fiscal Responsibility
He was praised for his diligent fiscal responsibility and strong leadership in managing the district's 2020 Bond, keeping projects within budget despite economic challenges.
Public Education Finance
He oversees the complete financial and operational health of a school district serving over 5, 400 students and 750 employees.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
Director, Finance & Operations
Centennial School District
11-2015 - 9-2017
Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer
Transflection Digital out of Home Advertising
6-2011 - 12-2020
Operations Manager, Retail Division at Oregon Health & Sciences University
Oregon Health and Science University
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Portland State University
BS
Portland State University - School of Business
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