Isabel Rogers

• Responsible for all finances of the City, including bond issuance and management, investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants management, payroll and personnel, budget preparation, cash management, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation, purchasing, and customer service.
• Responsible for the annual operating budget and the 5-year capital budget for all city departments.
• Streamlined financial processes resulting in financial stability after inheriting a deficit.
• Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and overall financial management.
• Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensured the timely financial reporting of all city grants to the Federal and State governments.
• Managed the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the financing of the new City Hall Complex and finished it under budget.
• Developed strategic financial plans to support council vision and achieve long-term objectives for the city.
• Built and managed the process for the ARPA grant which became a model program followed by GMA.
• Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
• Collaborated with city manager and senior staff to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Championed effective communication between finance staff and all other city departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
• Advised City Council on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
• Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
• Effectively managed investment strategies to create a surplus for additional financial stability.

Director of Administration 2000 - 2010

Assistant Director of Finance 1996 - 2000

Budget Analyst 1992 - 2000

Accounts Payable Manager 1990 - 1992

Finance Clerk 1989 - 1990