Alex Parsons

Alex Parsons has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and companies. Starting with their most recent position, they are currently the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Be The Match, where they oversee financial planning and analysis activities. Prior to this, they served as an FP&A Senior Manager at the same company. Before joining Be The Match, Alex worked as an Independent Consultant, specializing in strategy and finance consulting.

Moving further back, Alex spent a significant portion of their career at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Alex held the position of Senior Manager Finance for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, where they led the FP&A global asset management team and managed expense optimization efforts. Alex also served as Senior Manager Finance for RiverSource Annuities, managing financial reporting and forecasting for an $80 billion Variable Annuities book of business.

Prior to their time at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Alex gained valuable experience at Target. Alex held various roles, including HR Manager, Business Partner Consultant, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, and Senior Financial Planning Analyst, where they developed financial analytics, managed HRIS, and supported expense optimization initiatives.

Alex started their career as a Financial Analyst / Accounting Intern at Hayes Lemmerz International, where they handled IT expense forecasting and conducted audits.

Throughout their career, Alex has demonstrated strong financial planning and analysis skills, as well as expertise in strategy, finance consulting, and HR support.

Alex Parsons obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Accounting from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2006. From 2004 to 2006, they also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business from the University of Michigan. Later, in 2015, they achieved a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Minnesota.