Amy Buckert
Chief Financial Officer @City of Pearland, Texas
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer @City of Pearland, Texas
US
Oversight of payroll (~875 EE), accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, treasury, budget and utility billing • Assist with hiring key positions both within the department and city-wide • Departmental oversight and interdepartmental coordination for timekeeping software implementation • Implementation of process improvements desired by management including: overhaul and restructure/refocus of Purchasing team, increased accountability for deadlines and assignments, development of process maps for various processes, roll out of systematic improvements to the City\'s financial processes, and the creation and maintenance of solid working relationships with user departments and stakeholders • Coordination with grants team to secure and ensure grant monies are accurately and responsibly administered • Provide executive-level guidance and input on citywide strategies for serving the community in an efficient and responsible manner
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at San Antonio
BA, Psychology
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration
ABOUT AMY BUCKERT
I am a passionate local government professional with over 20 years of demonstrated experience in all major facets of municipal management: finance/budget, policy analysis, economic development, public safety, streets and sanitation, systems/process improvement, capital projects planning and management, interagency collaboration, contract negotiation, citizen engagement, and coaching/team building. My professional and educational experiences have shaped me into a collaborative manager who is focused on problem solving, consensus building, customer service, and achieving results. I leverage the contributions of my staff by fostering a positive work environment, igniting passions, promoting integrity, and celebrating accomplishments. My education includes a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) focused in local government from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio. I am a Certified Government Finance Officer as designated by Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT).
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