Finance and Management Services
The Finance and Management Services Department provides financial management and oversight in support of all City functions while adhering to the principles of leadership, customer service, quality, integrity, and collaboration.
Goals
- Improve communication and cross-functional collaboration through partnerships and education.
- Clearly define performance expectations and motivators to attract, develop, and retain high quality staff.
- Instill confidence, inspire trust, and ensure transparency through accurate, purposeful financial and managerial processes and reporting.
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Administration Division
Tony McDowell, Finance Director
Office Phone: 828-259-5635
Email: tmcdowell@ashevillenc.gov
Becki Ogles, Assistant Finance Director
Office Phone: 828-251-4094
Email: bogles@ashevillenc.gov
Alisha Mazza, Business Services Supervisor
Office Phone: 828-259-5598
Email: amazza@ashevillenc.gov
Strategic Services
Frank McGowan, Strategic Services Manager
Office Phone: 828-259-5811
Cell Phone: 828-777-1139
Email: fmcgowan@ashevillenc.gov
Internal Audit
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Lauren Brune, Internal Audit Program Manager
Office Phone: 828-259-5665
Email: lbrune@ashevillenc.gov
Compliance
Tom Downing, Financial and Programmatic Compliance Specialist
Phone: 828-259-5588
Email: tdowning@ashevillenc.gov
Purchasing and Contracting Division
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Amy Patterson, Purchasing Manager
Phone: 828-259-5953
Email: apatterson@ashevillenc.gov
Risk Management Division
Risk Management’s mission is to provide effective risk, safety and claims management services to each department and the citizens of Asheville in a timely, courteous, efficient and effective manner within organizational guidelines.
The Risk Management Division provides:
- Comprehensive administration, budgeting, financing and loss prevention control services for the City of Asheville, including all lines of insurance and Workers’ Compensation
- Processes claims for damages from the public and manages them to disposition
- Works with all Departments to mitigate unsafe conditions in City facilities or in the protocols and procedures utilized to deliver services
The City Risk Manager serves as the American with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator regarding ADA Title II concerns. Please contact the City Risk Manager regarding ADA Title II matters.
Brad Stein, Risk Manager
Phone: 828-259-5687
E-mail: bstein@ashevillenc.gov
Accounting Division
The Accounting Division manages the operational and reporting aspects of Finance to ensure compliance with all city, state and outside agency regulations and accounting standards. The Accounting Division also delivers support and other services to internal departments, as well as external vendors.
Specific functions managed by the Accounting Division include:
- All payroll related functions
- Mange all central accounts payable activities
- Management of the City’s central banking account relationships
- Maintenance of the City’s debt and investment portfolio
- Preparation of miscellaneous billing items, including annual business license renewal
- Manage the purchase card (P-Card) program
- Manages the year-end audit
- Maintenance of general ledger and sub-ledgers
- Preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Other functions include capital assets, grant accounting, sales tax, and all general ledger reconciliations.
Becki Ogles, Assistant Finance Director
Office Phone: 828-251-4094
Email: bogles@ashevillenc.gov
Budget and Performance Division
Lindsay Spangler – Budget and Performance Manager
Phone: (828) 259-5592
E-mail: lspangler@ashevillenc.gov
