KENNETH L. LOUIE
WHITTIER,CA
Summary
OBJECTIVE: Seeking interim Finance Director position within an municipality.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Int. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director
City Of South Pasadena
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
- Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager and members of city council.
- Maintained department productivity and standards through proactive management of teams and policies.
- Brought all audits up to standard
- Established new financial policies and procedures to ensure better internal control
Interim Director of Finance
City Of San Gabriel
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw the Finance Department which consisted of the following divisions: Information & technology, business license, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash reconciliation, general policymaking, treasury functions, general accounting, annual comprehensive and compliance audits, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Annual Budget, State Controller's Report, Gann Limit Calculation.
- Oversaw investments for the City in conformance with the Annual Investment Policy.
- Secured low-interest financing for capital equipment
- Implemented the new .75% Sales Tax generating $3 million
- Balanced a challenging 2020-2021 Annual Budget
- Embarked on a citywide comprehensive fee study
- Brought all department evaluations to current status
Director of Finance/City Treasurer
City Of Lawndale
04.2005 - 12.2018
- Oversaw the following functions : general administration and policymaking, accounting, annual compliance audits, GASB34 implementation, information systems, business licensing, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, CAFR, State Controller's Report, Gann Limit Calculation.
- As City Treasurer, oversaw the City investment policy, all cash activity and a portfolio of $35 million dollars.
- Secured the City's first-ever bond financing to build a Community Center.
- Reviewed aged contracts and agreements which generated $500,000 in uncollected City entitlements.
- Conducted utility audits which saved the City about $50,000/year.
Director of Finance
City Of South Gate
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Oversaw the following functions : general administration and policymaking, accounting, annual compliance audits, GASB implementation, information systems, business licensing, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, risk management, purchasing, CAFR annual report, State Controller's Report, Gann Limit Calculation.
- Secured multiple types of financing from Certificates of Participation, Water Revenue bonds, Redevelopment financing, etc.
Acting Director of Finance
City Of South Gate
11.2001 - 03.2002
- See above
Accounting Manager
City Of South Gate
06.1993 - 11.2001
- See above
Accounting Supervisor
City Of Montebello CA
06.1987 - 06.1993
- Supervised the following sections: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Reconciliation, Grants, Revenue.
- Oversaw year-end close including Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and all State/Local reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University
1986
Associate of Arts - General Education
Rio Hondo College
1984
Accomplishments
- Built up City reserves to 150% of budget (Lawndale)
- Implementation of a new city sales tax (Lawndale/San Gabriel)
- Oversaw financing of City's first capital improvement plan (Lawndale)
- Successfully issued City's first bond issue to build a community center/street improvements (Lawndale)
- Refinanced pension obligations
- Scrutinized city agreements which led to the reclaiming of over $500,000 of lost funds via existing contracts, rental agreements and grant funding
- Established new policies and procedures to allow for greater internal controls (South Pasadena)
Affiliations
California Society of Municipal Officers (CSMFO), California Municipal Revenue &Tax Assoc. (CMRTA), California Municipal Treasurer's Assoc. (CMTA)
References
Mark Lazzaretto, City Manager - City of San Gabriel
425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.308.28705
Julia James, Retired Finance Director
310.753.1691
Angelica Frausto, Director of Economic Development - City of South Pasadena
1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Timeline
Int. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director
City Of South Pasadena
09.2021 - 12.2022
Interim Director of Finance
City Of San Gabriel
01.2020 - 12.2020
Director of Finance/City Treasurer
City Of Lawndale
04.2005 - 12.2018
Director of Finance
City Of South Gate
03.2002 - 03.2005
Acting Director of Finance
City Of South Gate
11.2001 - 03.2002
Accounting Manager
City Of South Gate
06.1993 - 11.2001
Accounting Supervisor
City Of Montebello CA
06.1987 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Rio Hondo College
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