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Brooke Kerrigan

15 Blanca Drive, Novato, CA 94947 | (415) 310-2678 | brooke.kerrigan@outlook.com

Objective

To work in a management capacity in a Finance Department for a Public Service Agency

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) DEGREE | HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

· Business Administration, Accounting Major
· Related coursework: 30 additional units in accounting and business courses required for CPA license

SUMMARY

· Currently employed as the Accounting Supervisor for the City of Novato. Prior experience includes five
years as Finance Director for local government. Comprehensive background in financial accounting and
reporting with extensive knowledge of regulations including GAAP and GASB. Other experience
includes working under the direction of the Controller at a community college; worked as Accounting
Manager for a large and complex casino operation; owned a full service accounting and tax office; adept
at implementing IRS rules and regulations, financial accounting reporting regulations, software
applications, and regulatory agency requirements. Worked as Staff Accountant for a public accounting
firm. Over seven years increasingly responsible supervisory experience.

MANAGEMENT

· In the role as Finance Director I worked under general direction from the City Manager. The principal
function was to plan, organize, and direct the administration and operation of the City Finance
Department to ensure the prudent and effective management of the City’s finances.

COMMUNICATION

· Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate staff to maximize the effectiveness and
efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. As a Finance Director reported regularly to
Board Members on the financial affairs of the agency and respond to questions from the public.
LEADERSHIP

· Direct and guide my team towards solution oriented processes and procedures. Work together towards
meeting goals, finding solutions, and creating better, more efficient ways of completing tasks and
meeting deadlines. Clear and open communication is fundamental in all that we do.

Technical Skills

· Software application familiarity: Tyler New World ERP system – a high powered City-wide information
and accounting system; Excel spreadsheets including data tables, pivot tables, formula writing, macros,
charts and graphs; Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Powerpoint);