About

The Department plays a key role in every financial transaction of the City ranging from cash handling to debt management and from financial forecasting to budgetary controls. Services provided by the Department include fiscal oversight, accounting and analysis, debt management, investments, purchasing, budgeting, cash management, cashiering, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, printing services, management analysis, and internal auditing.

Future Outlook

The Department of Finance will pro-actively work with City departments and the affiliated agencies when new projects emerge and major initiatives are undertaken.

Vision Statement

The Finance Department strives to be the standard of excellence in the development and implementation of innovative programs and processes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Finance is to develop and monitor fiscal policies and procedures that ensure a financially strong and effective city government.

Department Leadership

Karin Schnaider

Director of Finance

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Organizational Structure

City of Pasadena Finance Department Org Chart
City of Pasadena Finance Department Org Chart