Cory Kampf
Dayton
Summary
Government finance executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership in city, county, and state financial management. Extensive expertise in budgeting, auditing, treasury and investment management, ACFR reporting, debt issuance, long-term financial planning, and operational oversight. Recognized nationally for excellence in public financial stewardship, transparency, and professional leadership. Highly Lauded committee chair, instructor, and national trainer on government financial management topics.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Anoka County
Anoka, MN
10.2014 - Current
- Collaborate as a member of the County’s Executive Leadership Team
- Direct all staff and functions of the Finance Department
- Provide periodic budget and financial update presentations to the County Board
- Lead County’s annual budget and capital improvement plan process (including long-term financial forecasting)
- Oversee annual audit and development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Coordinate Investment management of all county funds (Including OPEB Trust, and County’s Investment Review Committee)
- Plan and manage debt issuance and disclosures
- Coordinate with County Administration to ensure proper funding of Risk Management activities
- Manages finances and budgeting for the Joint Law Enforcement Council
Finance Director
City of Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN
05.2007 - 10.2014
- Collaborated as a member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team
- Directed all staff and functions of the Finance Department
- Supervised annual audit and development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Led City’s annual budget and capital improvement plan process
- Planned and managed debt issuance and disclosures
- Managed the investments of all City funds
- Presented annual budgets, strategic plans, and other financial issues to the City Council
- Served as staff liaison to the City’s Budget Advisory Commission and City’s Audit Committee
- Participated on the City’s labor negotiation and employee benefit teams
Finance Director
City of Robbinsdale
Robbinsdale, MN
08.1995 - 05.2007
- Collaborated as a member on the City’s Executive Leadership Team
- Directed all staff and functions of the Finance Department
- Presented financial related issues to the City Council, Economic Development Authority (REDA) Board, and various commissions
- Supervised annual audit and the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City and REDA
- Led City’s annual budget and capital improvement plan process
- Planned and managed debt issuance and disclosures
- Managed Investments of all City and REDA funds
- Served on Fire Relief Association and managed their Annual Financial Report
- Reported and analyzed information related to Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIF)
- Coordinated IT Services and served as back-up Network Administrator
- Coordinated risk management and insurance coverage for the City
Assistant Treasurer/Internal Auditor
City of Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids, MN
02.1994 - 08.1995
- Assisted Finance Director in preparation of budget and annual financial report
- Prepared monthly budget and investment reports
- Assisted Manager of Accounting in the supervision of the accounting support staff
- Reconciled bank statements to financial system
- Maintained all City capital assets records
- Maintained and reviewed all City contracts for capital goods and improvements
Local Government Auditor-Senior
Office of the MN State Auditor
Saint Paul, MN
02.1988 - 02.1994
- Supervised staff auditors in the audit process
- Performed lead audit duties on government audits
- Initiated communication with clients, working to understand their needs and clarify reporting requirements
- Prepared financial reports, opinions, and management letters
- Performed system reviews, general analysis, fund analysis, department reviews, and compliance reviews with Federal and State regulations
- Developed and implemented EDP audit procedures, findings, and recommendations
- Conducted comprehensive audits to evaluate financial compliance and operational efficiency.
Education
B.S. - Accounting with Computer Science Minor
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN11-1987
Certified Public Accountant Licensure - undefined
Minnesota02-1990
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial reporting
- Financial management
- Performance metrics analysis
- Mentoring
- Managing Change
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Consensus Building
- Empowerment through Delegation
Affiliations
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
- Chair of Treasury & Investment Management Committee (2021- 2023)
- Vice Chair of Treasury & Investment Management Committee (2018- 2021)
- Member of Treasury and Investment Management Committee (2014-2018)
- Served on Certified Professional Finance Officer Certification Program Task Force (2020)
- Served on the Financial Transparency Task Force (2018)
- National Speaker and Regional Trainer for Treasury and Investment topics (2014-Present)
- Host City Co-chair of the National GFOA Conference in Minneapolis (2014)
- Minnesota Association of County Officers (MACO)
- President (2026)
- Executive Board Member (2022-Present)
- Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association (MNGFOA)
- President (2012-2013)
- Mentoring Program Chair (2013 – Present)
- Conference Committee Chair (2007)
- Conference Committee Member (2004-Present)
- Conference and professional development speaker (2007- Present)
- Metropolitan Council
- Investment Review Committee Member (2019 – Present)
- Minnesota Association of Governments Investing for Counties (MAGIC) Board of Trustees
- Chair (2017-2018)
- Trustee Member (2014 – Present)
- University of California – Berkeley
- Instructor for Government and Non-profit Accounting Courses (2024- Present)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Anoka County
10.2014 - Current
Finance Director
City of Brooklyn Park
05.2007 - 10.2014
Finance Director
City of Robbinsdale
08.1995 - 05.2007
Assistant Treasurer/Internal Auditor
City of Coon Rapids
02.1994 - 08.1995
Local Government Auditor-Senior
Office of the MN State Auditor
02.1988 - 02.1994
Certified Public Accountant Licensure - undefined
B.S. - Accounting with Computer Science Minor
Bemidji State University
Honors
- National Association of Public Administration, Local Gov 250 Champion (2026)
- GFOA Recognition for Outstanding Public Service Award Recipient (2025)
- MNGFOA Thomas J. Moran Award Recipient (2016)