Novato Names New Finance Director

Novato CA

11 February, 2020

5:24 PM

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NOVATO, CA — Novato has hired Amy Cunningham as the city's new finance director. Cunningham has more than 20 years of local government finance experience working for the cities of Dublin, Moraga, Walnut Creek and Half Moon Bay. Much of her work has focused on strengthening the fiscal stability of cities and increasing transparency to the public, according to Novato city officials. As finance director, Cunningham will oversee the city's budget preparation, financial reporting, general accounting, purchasing, payroll, debt administration, and management of revenue and invested funds. "Amy brings a tremendous amount of financial and budgeting expertise to Novato," City Manager Adam McGill said. "I look forward to her leadership as we strengthen our finance department and continue to build trust with our community." In her most recent role as the interim administrative services manager with the city of Half Moon Bay, Cunningham assisted in rebuilding the administrative services department and worked to identify process and policy enhancements to improve financial reporting and controls, according to Novato city officials. A graduate of Cal State Hayward, Cunningham earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration. She has served as a board member for the Municipal Management Association of Northern California and served as co-chair of the Preparing the Next Generation initiative for the state affiliate of the International City/County Management Association, Cal-ICMA. "My enthusiasm for public service has provided me with an in-depth understanding of the many facets of local government," Cunningham said. "I'm happy to be joining the city of Novato team and serving the Novato community and council." Cunningham will begin her new role on Feb. 18. She will receive an annual base salary of $174,994, according to the city.