Tyrus L. Burton Jr.

Tyrus brings a unique combination of audit discipline and financial analysis expertise to Magnolia Advisory Group. His career has been built on a foundation of rigorous financial controls and risk-based testing methodologies.

Professional Experience

Audit Experience: Tyrus developed his analytical foundation through extensive work in risk-based testing and financial controls evaluation, where he learned to identify gaps in systems and build frameworks that prevent errors before they happen.

Financial Analysis — Shipbuilding Industry: At Installs Shipbuilding and Bollinger Shipbuilding, Tyrus gained hands-on experience in complex financial analysis for large-scale manufacturing operations. This work required precision, attention to detail, and the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights for leadership.

Education & Leadership

Mississippi State University | Accounting

Tyrus was a collegiate athlete and team captain, where he developed the leadership and discipline that now defines how he runs client engagements. He understands what it takes to build systems that perform under pressure.

Philosophy

Tyrus believes that financial clarity is the foundation of business stability. When books are clean and systems are structured, founders can make confident decisions. His approach is methodical, partner-led, and focused on building infrastructure that lasts.