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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
TAMMY J. STROMBERG AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, Seward City Code § 2.20.015 requires the City Manager's appointment for
the Finance Director position to receive approval from the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Director position was opened for public recruitment, and
Tammy J. Stromberg applied for and was offered the position; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stromberg is extensively qualified for the position of Finance Director,
having governmental finance experience with municipalities and school districts throughout
Alaska and Canada; and
WHEREAS, in addition to previously serving as a Compliance Officer, Manager of
Budget Operations, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, and Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Stromberg has
over 18 years of experience in the finance field; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stromberg's qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration in Accountancy, U.S. Certified Public Accountant, and many others too
numerous to list,making Ms. Stromberg uniquely and highly qualified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. Seward City Council hereby approves the City Manager's appointment of
Tammy J. Stromberg as Finance Director effective immediately, with her official start date
pending relocation.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 6th
day of January, 2020.
T CI 0 SEWARD, ALASKA
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-001
AYES: McClure, Osenga, Baclaan, Butts, Lane, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou MC
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 6, 2020
To: City Council
From: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
Agenda Item: Approval of Finance Director Tammy J. Stromberg
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward, Finance Director was opened publicly on September 9, 2019. A telephonic
and subsequent on site interview was conducted by the City Manager and an interview
committee. Based on education, experience and communication skills, Tammy J. Stromberg was
selected for the position of Finance Director.
Ms. Stromberg has previously served as a Compliance Officer, Consultant, Fiscal Analyst and
Chief Financial Officer at provincial and municipal governments and school districts throughout
Alaska and Canada. Ms. Strombger is extensively qualified and holds multiple certifications and
qualifications including: a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Accountancy and
U.S. Certified Public Accountant.
Ms. Stromberg has over IS years of experience in the finance field and would be a qualified and
positive addition to the City's administrative team.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
1. Comprehensive Plan(documentsourcehere):section3.73 Continue to
improve the quality and efficiency of city governmental services X
2. Other (list): X
INTENT:
To authorize the City Manager to appoint Tammy J. Stromberg as Finance Director effective
immediately.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for this position is currently in the FinanceDepartment's budget.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2020-001, authorizing the City Manager's appointment of Tammy J.
Stromberg as Finance Director effective immediately.
Tammy J Stromberg, CPA, CA
10-21 Dallas Road
Victoria, BC V8V 4Z9
November 15, 2019
Dear Madam/Sir;
Please find attached my resume' for your consideration. I have eighteen plus years of
governmental finance experience with municipalities, school districts, the Province of
Saskatchewan and, most recently, Elections BC. I have managed small governmental
finance processes and budget preparation for multiple entities simultaneously. My
experience includes working with very simple to quite sophisticated financial systems
and analyzing entities from an administrative and fiscal viewpoint. Because of the range
of my experience, I am able to quickly adapt and function in most environments.
As a Compliance Officer with Elections BC I conducted final review and approval of
financial reports for candidates, constituency associations and political parties. I
supervise and coach compliance specialists with regard to the review of compliance
reports. I also prepare and review communications with clients and escalate reporting
issues/questions to the Director when appropriate. Developing relationships with clients
is often key to resolving reporting issues. I serve as the contact for a major political
party.
As the Manager of Budget Operations for the Province of Saskatchewan I was
responsible for the production of the Provincial Estimates as well as appropriation bills,
supplementary estimates, special warrants and Treasury Board Orders. In addition,
served as the FTE analyst and the budget analyst for the Legislative Assembly and its
Independent Officers. I prepared analysis and briefing notes for the Deputy Finance
Minister, Finance Minister and House regarding FTEs. The work in this position was
confidential, fast paced, required accuracy and occurred within a fun team environment
with Treasury Board budget policy analysts. During the appropriation process, I
communicated with the Ministry of Justice regarding the drafting of appropriation
documents and to resolve appropriation questions.
As a finance and administrative consultant, I used the skills I gained as an auditor and
CFO to analyze organization operations from multiple perspectives. These perspectives
encompassed regulatory compliance, internal control, financial reporting, budget
preparation/adherence, staff skills and training and financial viability—all while never
losing sight of the needs of various users and stakeholders. This often occurred in a
rapidly changing environment as I also performed interim CFO services when
circumstances required the departure of the current CFO for various reasons (illness,
suspected fraud, political issues etc.). Timely and effective communication of
complicated and technical information with stakeholders was vital to building and
projecting a trustworthy financial organization. Quick, careful situational analysis and
relationship building were vital to stabilize and improve these organizations. Compliant
and relevant financial reporting were paramount.
I have been able to achieve positive outcomes through quick learning, listening to
determine what is needed, maintaining flexibility and building good communication with
stakeholders. I believe these are qualities that are useful in and strengthen any work
place. I am an intermediate to advanced Excel user.
I very much appreciate your consideration!
Best regards,
Tammy Stromberg, CPA,CA (BC Canada), CPA, CA (SK Canada)
RESUME'
TAMMY I STROMBERG
10-21 DALLAS ROAD Cell 907•
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V8V 4Z9
LICENSE
Chartered Professional Accountant C.A. — Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and
Saskatchewan, January 2013 to present.
U. S.Certified Public Accountant-1991 to present, currently licensed in Alaska and Idaho. Member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants. Past Member of Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Compliance Officer, Provincial Electoral Finance, January 2018 to May 2019; Elections BC, Victoria, British
Columbia. Served as the point of contact for a major political party. Communicated with clients and their representatives to
resolve compliance issues/questions and provide assistance with electoral finance reports. Prepared and reviewed written
communications to clients. Escalated complex issues involving legislation to legal counsel through a supervisor.
Supervised and coached temporary compliance specialists. Conducted final review and approval of completed financial
reports. Presented at training sessions for financial agents.
Manager of Budget Operations,Treasury Board Branch,August 2014 to October 2016; Government of Saskatchewan,
Regina, Saskatchewan. Managed production of the annual Saskatchewan Estimates, delivery of appropriation bills, interim
supply, special warrants, virements, Treasury Board Orders and supplementary estimates. Prepared FTE briefing notes for
the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board. Served as the budget analyst for Legislative Assembly and its Independent
Officers.
Chartered Accountant March 2013 to June 2013; Hutcheson & Company, Chartered Accountants, Victoria, British
Columbia. Prepared U.S. and Canadian individual tax returns in accordance with the provisions of the tax treaty. Met with
clients to understand and resolve tax issues. Prepared Notice To Reader engagements as well as corporate tax returns for
local businesses.
Financial &Administrative Consultant 1996 to 2012; Aurora Corporate Enterprises Inc.,Anchorage, Alaska. Founding
partner of Aurora Corporate Enterprises, Inc., a financial and administrative consulting firm providing interim CFO, accounting,
budgeting and forecasting, finance, staff training, internal control system analysis and related services (including resolution of
I.R.S. compliance issues) to governmental entities, Alaska Native corporations, and not-for-profit organizations— reporting to
management and governing bodies as required. This work often entailed working with distressed entities to bring them to
financial stability and compliance with audit and financial regulatory requirements. As Treasurer of Aurora, prepared corporate
tax returns.
Legislative Fiscal Analyst, November 1998 — 1999; State of Alaska Legislative Session; Alaska State Legislature.
Provided non-partisan fiscal analysis and budget review/research/recommendations for the Alaska State Legislature covering
the Departments of Education, University of Alaska, Retirement & Benefits, Court System and the State Fiscal
Summary. Assisted with other departments as requested.
Senior Revenue Accountant, July 1997 to November 1998; Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company, Admiralty
Island, Alaska. Responsible for accounting of provisional revenue, sales gains/losses, inventory costing, and non cash
costs; smelter invoicing including receivables monitoring and cash receipts forecasting; concentrate shipment samples
analysis including shiploader samples and final quality settlement samples; assay exchanges including development of
exchange assays, comparison of assays with smelter, umpire determination, and final settlement assays calculation; and
concentrate sales reporting including contained metals sold, payable metals sold, realized sales variance analysis, realized
prices, and royalty calculations. Prepared mine wide cash flow forecasts and accounts payable forecasts as requested.
Chief Financial Officer 1991 to 1996; Kashunamiut School District, Chevak, Alaska. Provided executive oversight of the
district finance office including accounting,purchasing,accounts receivable,accounts payable, payroll, inventory, investments,
risk management, and staff training; served as IBM mini-mainframe system operator; coordinated facility operations and
maintenance; administered the human resources program; served as the district safety officer; functioned as the district
technology coordinator; and administered non-educational programs. Received awards for excellence in financial reporting
from both Government Finance Officers Association of U.S. & Canada and Association of School Business Officials
International FY'93-FY'95 CAFR's.
Staff Accountant. 1991; Charles W. Bingham, Jr., CPA, Anchorage, Alaska. Prepared individual, partnership, and
corporate tax returns. Performed special accounting procedures for a major governmental client.
RESUME'
In Charge Accountant, 1990; Staff Accountant, 1989 to 1990; Mikunda, Cottrell &Co.,Anchorage, Alaska. Planned and
conducted audits of school districts, municipalities and housing authorities. Trained staff accountants in financial report
preparation, completion of governmental audits and the use of computers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy, 1989 (Cum Laude); Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
REFERENCES—Available Upon Request.
CITY OF SEWARD
Application for Employment P.O.Box 167 Seward,Alaska 99664
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Equal access to programs,services and employment is available to all persons.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the
application and/or interview process should notify,a representative of the Human Resources Department.
Position(s)applied for Finance Director Date of application
Referral Source ❑Advertisement ❑Employee ❑Relative ❑Government Employment Agency
❑Walk-in ❑Private Employment Agency 00therIntemet
Name of source(if applicable)
Name Stromberg,Tammy,Jean
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Address 10-21 DallaS Road Victoria BC V8V 4Z9 Canada(US Citizen)
STREET CITY STATE ➢P CODE
Telephone# 907- Mobile/Beeper/Other Phone
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Date available for work Negotiable
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(use additional sheets if necessary).Explain any gaps in employment in comments section below.
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FROM TO PERFORMEDAND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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JOB TITLE HOURLY RATE/SALARY
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REASON FOR LEAVING HOURLY RATE/SALARY
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EMPLOYER TELEPHONE DATES EMPLOYED
SUMMARIZE THE TYPE OF WORK
FROM TO PERFORMED AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ADDRESS
JOB TITLE HOURLY RATE/SALARY
STARTING
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR AND TITLE S PER
REASON FOR LEAVING HOURLY RATE/SALARY
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MAY WE CONTACT FOR REFERENCE? ❑YES ❑NO ❑LATER
EMPLOYER TELEPHONE DATES EMPLOYED SUMMARIZE THE TYPE OF WORK
FROM TO PERFORMED AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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JOB TITLE HOURLY RATE/SALARY
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Comments INCLUDING EXPLANATION OFANYGAPS IN EMPLOYMENT
1 am a US citizen qualified to work in the United States.
Skills and Qualifications-Summarize any special training,skills,licenses and/or certificates that may qualify you as being able to perform job-
related functions in the position for which you are applying.
CPA, Alaska, Idaho and CPA, CA- British Columbia,Saskatchewan. Passed CFA Level I Exam Fall 2017.
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Educational Background IFJOS-RELATED 14
A.List last three(3)schools attended,starting with most recent.B.List number of years completed.C.Indicate degree or diploma earned,if
any.D.Grade Point Average or Class Rank. E.Major field of study.F.Minor field of study(if applicable).
B.NUMBER OF C.DEGREE D. GPA
A.SCHOOL YEARS COMPLETED DIPLOMA CLASS RANK E.MAJOR F.MINOR
Boise State University 1987 1989 3.6 See Resume
College of Southern Idaho 1986 1987 _T
University of Idaho 1983 1985
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List name and telephone number of three business/work references who are not related to you and are not previous supervisors. If
not applicable,list three school or personal references who are not related to you.
NAME TELEPHONE YEARS KNOWN
Available upon request if I pass initial applicant screening.
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ORGANIZATION OFFICES HELD
Association of School Business Officials (1991-1996)' Director
Government Finance Officials Association (Past Member)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting FY93 -FY95 from both Government Finance Officers
Assocation and Association of School Business Officials International.
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I understand that if I am employed,any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on this application will be sufficient cause
for cancellation of this application or immediate discharge from the employer's service,whenever it is discovered.
I givethe employerthe rightto contact and obtain information from all references,employers,educational institutions and to otherwise
verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application.I hereby release from liabilitythe employer and its representatives
for seeking,gathering and using such information and all other persons,corporations or organizations for furnishing such information.
The employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or
excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local,state or federal law.
This application is current for only 60 days.At the conclusion of this time,if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be
considered for employment,it will be necessary to fill out a new application.
If I am hired,I understand that I am freeto resign at anytime,with or withoutcauseand without prior notice,and the employer reserves
the same right to terminate my employment at anytime,with or without cause and without prior notice,except as maybe required by
law.This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment fo rany specifiedperiodo rdefinite duration.
I understand that no representative of theemployer,other than an authorized officer,has the authority to make any assurances to the
contrary.I further understand that any such assurances must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
I understand it is this company's policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of that person's need fora
reasonable accommodation as required by theADA.
I also understand that if I am hired,I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization.
I represent and warrant that I have read and fully understand the foregoing and seek employment underthese conditions.
Digitally signed by Tammy Stromberg
Tammy Stromberg eemaiil�T019strom65@gma�$�,c=US 2019/11/15
Signature of Applicant _ Date
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