Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the appointment of an Executive Director of Finance.
Summary
DATE: January 3, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Eva Bark, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Appointment of an Executive Director of Finance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On July 22, 2022, the position of the Executive Director of Finance became vacant. Mr. Cagle appointed Ms. Judith Tangalin as the Interim Executive Director of Finance and she is currently serving in this role.
Human Resources partnered with Strategic Government Resources (SGR), an executive search firm, for recruitment. On August 22, 2022, the vacancy was posted nationwide on SGR Job Board, League of Women in Government, National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN), International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Association for Finance Professionals (AFP), Government Finance Officers (GFOA), American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Careers in Government, Texas Municipal League (TML), Government Finance Officers Association of Texas, Oklahoma Municipal League, Florida City -County Municipal Association, and the University of Kansas Public Administration Email Newsletter (Greener Grass). A total of eight (8) candidates applied and four (4) met qualifications. City leadership narrowed the four to three finalists and interviewed the candidates in person on November 14, 2022.
Mr. Cagle extended a conditional promotional offer to Ms. Judith Tangalin. Ms. Tangalin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University - Central Texas. In addition, she holds two Master’s degrees: a Master of Science - Accounting from Texas A&M University and a Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting from Rutgers University. In addition, Ms. Tangalin holds a Certified Public Accountant license and a Certified Government Finance Officers certification. Ms. Tangalin has over 15 years of experience in accounting.
Ms. Tangalin served in the United States Army for ten years and five of those years she was a Budget Analyst/Defense Travel System Administrator. After leaving the military, Ms. Tangalin worked for the Department of State Health Services as an Accountant. She began her career with the City of Killeen in 2015 as the Senior Budget Analyst/Staff Accountant. She then promoted to Management Accountant and then to Controller, which is the position she currently holds. She is currently serving as the Interim Executive Director of Finance.
Ms. Tangalin’s promotion is conditioned upon the following:
• Selection confirmation by the Killeen City Council
• Promotion to be effective on January 11, 2023
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternatives are: (1) to disapprove the appointment of Judith Tangalin as the City of Killeen’s Executive Director of Finance. (2) to approve the appointment of Judith Tangalin as the City of Killeen’s Executive Director of Finance.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends the second alternative, to approve the appointment of Judith Tangalin as the City of Killeen’s Executive Director of Finance because Ms. Tangalin brings fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in Finance, and she has been a dedicated employee with the City of Killeen since 2015.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to city policy. Executive director appointments are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to Section 29 of the City Charter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The annual base salary of the position is $155,000, plus a $3,000 annual car allowance and associated benefits. The prorated amount through the end of the fiscal year is estimated at $139,881, salary and benefits, and funds are available within the Finance department’s budget.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the General Fund Finance Department salary and benefits accounts 010-2010-415.40-05 through 010-2010-415.40-89.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City Manager's appointment of Judith Tangalin as the City of Killeen’s Executive Director of Finance.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
• City Manager
• Finance
• Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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