Finance

Our Mission

To ensure the overall fiscal health of the City of Chattanooga and provide high quality support services to City departments and agencies.

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Division Structure

  • Finance Operations
    • Accounting
    • Accounts Payable
    • Payroll 
  • Office of Management & Budget Analysis
  • Grants & Opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Maintain healthy operating fund balances through conservative financial management
  • Assess all available resources in preparation of annual budgets to meet operating and capital requirements
  • Assist the Mayor and Council to develop a financial strategy to ensure long term sustainability
  • Prepare financial accounting and management reports for City departments
  • Develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance and safeguard of city assets
  • Maintain excellence in budgeting and financial reporting by adherence to high standards established by the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S and Canada
  • Prudent management of City assets
  • Maintain high bond ratings 

Leadership

Finance & Administration

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Javaid Majid
City Finance Officer
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Brian Smart, CPA, CGFM
Interim Deputy Administrator

Finance Operations

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Josh McCutcheon
Interim Operations Manager

Office of Management & Budget Analysis

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Fredia Forshee, CPA, CGFM
Director of Management & Budget Analysis
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Teresa DiDonato, CMFO
Manager

Payroll

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Gail Duffey
Manager

Accounts Payable

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Debra McDougal
Supervisor

Grants & Opportunities

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Chelsea Sadler, MPA
Director

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Contact Us

Finance and Administration
Address
101 East 11th Street Suite 101
Chattanooga,TN 37402
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Call
(423) 643-7360 (423) 643-7360

Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.