Roberta Raper

About Roberta Raper

As the Director of Finance at City of West Sacramento, I oversee the financial operations and policies of the city, Port of West Sacramento, the West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, and the West Sacramento Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and transparency. With over 25 years of experience in local government finance and leadership, I am dedicated to responsive, prudent, and effective resource management, serving both internal and external stakeholders.I have successfully led the development and implementation of the city budgets, financial forecasts, debt management, grant administration, and financial systems. I have also contributed to the city\'s strategic planning, organizational development, and problem solving, working with the City Manager, City Council, and other departments. I acted as the Assistant City Manager for three months, demonstrating my versatility and adaptability. I am passionate about challenging the status quo and providing excellent service to internal customers and the community.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   City of West Sacramento

   Feb 2018 — Present · West Sacramento, CA, US

Education

• University of California, Davis

  B.S., Managerial Economics

  1996 — 2001

• Sacramento State College of Business

  M.B.A., Business Administration

  2004 — 2009

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Budgets
• Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Financial Systems Implementation
• Budget Development
• Process Improvement
• Financial Modeling
• Creative Problem Solving
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Technology Development
• Policy
• Financial Forecasting
• Software Implementation
• Team Leadership
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Government
• Leadership
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Business Process Improvement
• Public Policy
• Financial Management