CitySpeak Podcast

Today’s CitySpeak episode presents “10 Goals to Achieve as a New Finance Director at City Hall”.

This CitySpeak is presented for (a) young finance and accounting college grads, (b) seasoned Finance Directors, and (c) private sector finance and accounting professionals looking to transition to local government.

Listen in on the top goals to achieve and succeed as the new Finance Director at City Hall.

Finance Directors have been retiring in droves from City Halls throughout our country. This is an excellent time for ambitious young people who want a career in financial management to step up and compete for the Finance Director jobs left behind by retirees.

The financial rewards are great as are the career opportunities. However, you need to make sure you understand exactly what City Hall needs from its new Finance Director.

This is what this CitySpeak episode is all about, helping you to succeed as a Finance Director at City Hall.

Next month thousands of new City Council members and Board of Directors will be taking the oath of office and be sworn in as elected officials to represent the millions of Americans at local communities across the United States.

For many new City Council members, this is their first rodeo. They need all the help they can get to serve effectively on the days to represent their communities.

All municipal employees can help the City Manager to onboard new Council members so they can be effective when they take their seats on the dais.

In today’s podcast, John Herrera, CPA addresses the financial and operational benefits of WFH (work from home) to municipal organizations and its employees.

In this CitySpeak episode, MuniTemps CEO John Herrera, CPA makes a comprehensive presentation about economic recessions and how they impact City Hall and the jobs of municipal employees.

How does recession feel at City Hall?

This is an important question answered in this CitySpeak episode, providing you practical suggestions to consider to survive and thrive during this 2020 economic recession.

It is important that you plan for a long-term rather than a short-term economic recovery as you ponder the issues discussed in this CitySpeak podcast.

Weathering an economic downturn, planning for retirement, living a healthier, wealthier, and happier life is completely possible…if you think, plan, and act LONG-TERM.

Today’s CitySpeak podcast tells you about the greater rewards in life from thinking long-term rather than short-term

Baby Boomers had a “good ride” the last 50+ years in local government, but scoot over Boomers, it’s the Millennial’s turn to ride. Today’s CitySpeak podcast encourages Millennials to EMBRACE their values and refine their “craft” as they take the baton from Baby Boomers to reinvent government in today’s world of massive uncertainty.

A career in municipal government is rewarding in many ways. You receive competitive wages, relative job security, and a good pension, all while working towards improving the quality of life for the residents of your community.

The host of the CitySpeak podcast, John Herrera, CPA, shares his personal career journey to help you land your first job at a City or other local government, with the goal of planning your own career path for success in public service.

In this CitySpeak episode, MuniTemps CEO, John Herrera, CPA, discusses local government politics and why you should avoid the politics of elected officials and remain within your professional role as municipal employees.

Municipal employees do work for political organizations, but not staying away from their politics can hinder your career and even jeopardize the legitimacy of the organizations you serve.

During this episode, John speaks about his personal experience as a veteran municipal employee, with the hope that you can learn from his mistakes and not by trial by fire.

In this episode, MuniTemps CEO, John Herrera, CPA brings all the energy as he discusses improved systems in the municipal workplace.

Having a system in the workplace will allow municipal employees to work efficiently while providing an “acceptable” level of service to the customer, without burning the candle at both ends.