City of WasillaFinancial Director
Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025Managing, directing, and supervising the accounting and budgeting activities of the city, including long-range fiscal and capital planning, grant management, accounts payable and receivable, sales tax, audit, general accounting, payroll, purchasing, and cash receipts. Responsible for cash management and investment of the central treasury with assets exceeding $70 million. Responsible for the financial and program reporting of over $50 million in grants for multiple different agencies through Federal, State, and Local grantors. Direct responsibility for establishing and directing city-wide financial-related policies and procedures, assuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and granting agencies. Advanced knowledge of complicated and detailed budgetary and accounting reporting systems, accounting procedures and principles, GASB, FASB, GAAFR, GAAP, GASS, with emphasis in computer and municipal accounting. Other significant responsibilities include preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Biennial and Supplemental Budgets, and achieving certifications as provided for by the Government Finance Officers' reporting requirements. Facilitates and oversees all Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Oversees the procurement procedures and acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the City.