CFO Controller Director Finance in Phoenix AZ Resume Diane Goke
CFO Controller Director Finance in Phoenix AZ Resume Diane Goke
CFO Controller Director Finance in Phoenix AZ Resume Diane Goke
PROFILE
Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years experience in governmental and public sector accounting skilled at financial analysis and departmental leadership.
EXPERIENCE
Chief Financial Officer, City of Glendale, AZ - 2010-2013
* Managed the 60 person Finance Department which included accounting, tax and license, customer service, billing, accounts payable and payroll * Successfully executed the citys debt plan collaborating with underwriters, bond counsel, and financial advisors resulting in critical savings for the city * Established policies, controls, procedures and guidelines used to manage the City's financial operations * Developed, analyzed and negotiated comprehensive banking services and collateral requirements * Lead in the implementation of technology to improve work processes and customer service in the Finance Department * Reviewed comprehensive financial, political, and policy analysis reports and gave presentations on related subjects * Prepared and negotiated complex financial advisory contracts, bond counsel contracts, City bond ratings, external audit contracts and other financial agreements, services and investments * Responsible for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
* Supervised the preparation of the department staff budget, including the development and implementation of
the budget
* Interpreted and executed provisions of the Uniform System of Financial Records and Arizona Revised Statutes relating to various business and financial matters * Supervised employees in the Finance Division which included performance reviews and plans * Prepare the annual property tax calculations for all 56 school districts in Maricopa County * Assisted in the analysis, review and evaluation of the County Schools centralized payroll and financial systems serving the school districts in Maricopa County
Public Accounting experience 1980-1990 *10 years in the auditing and tax fields in industries which included manufacturing, real estate and non-profits EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Arizona State University Certified Public Accountant
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants Government Financial Officers Association of Arizona