James Hutchinson III

James Hutchinson III, MBA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and analysis. Currently serving as the Director of Finance at the Houston Zoo since October 2018, James previously held significant roles within the City of Houston's Finance Department, including Deputy Assistant Director and Division Manager of Finance FP&A, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing substantial operating budgets and providing financial analysis to key stakeholders. James's career includes experience as a Senior Tax Auditor for the Florida Department of Revenue and as Associate Director at Caballero & Company LLP, a CPA firm supporting the public housing sector. James holds both a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.