Ola Oladele

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ABOUT OLA OLADELE

Experienced public sector executive excelling in cultivating trust-based relationships across government levels, making a profound impact on the community. Renowned for innovative thinking to address complex challenges and prioritize key issues, possess an extensive understanding of public sector accounting, budgeting, and financial control, consistently aligning financial decisions with Council\'s priorities and the community\'s needs within the annual budget and planning process.With executive-level experience covering the planning, organization, and leadership of Finance and Information Technology Departments, play a leading role in delivering essential services to both the public and the organization. Proficient in public sector accounting, procurement, revenue and expenditure management, financial reporting, budgeting, and Information Technology. Expertise extends to the development and implementation of efficient financial policies, debt and investment management, reinforcement of internal controls, and corporate risk management. While not directly involved in front-line tasks such as firefighting, street maintenance, snow clearance, park upkeep, or law enforcement, the mission is to support and empower those who do. This mission is achieved through:• Offering sound advice to Mayor & Council, the City Manager, and the City\'s leadership team.• Ensuring City staff have access to the right technology and tools for effective daily operations.• Leading a team of highly skilled finance professionals dedicated to delivering property taxation, utility billing, procurement services, and exceptional customer support to all stakeholders.• Collaborating with City staff to recommend a budget to Council that addresses the community\'s essential needs, including clean and safe streets, access to clean drinking water, well-maintained parks and recreation facilities, and robust policing.Beyond the role as a finance executive, a commitment to facilitating the growth of those around is central to the leadership approach. Collaboration and continuous learning are fundamental, enabling employees to evolve, explore new roles, and continue their career journey.