Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)

Currently the FGFOA has a total of 466 CGFOs.

The CGFO program is intended to encourage a level of knowledge and professionalism in the field of government finance. It is also intended to encourage development and maintenance of professional competence for practicing governmental finance officers. For purposes of the CGFO program, a finance officer is any individual occupying a professional level position that includes oversight and/or supervision of one or more financial functions in a government entity.

While the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, Inc. (FGFOA) certifies that individuals meeting the criteria in its professional certification program demonstrate certain competencies, the Florida Government Finance Officers Association expressly withholds an opinion as to the capability of any individual to successfully perform in a given position. Prospective employers and employees must make that decision. The Florida Government Finance Officers Association encourages prospective employers and employees to share information regarding the requirements of the position and the capabilities of the candidate in a forthright manner to promote sound employment and professional decisions.

CGFO applications must be received by September 15th for the fall exams, and January 15th for the spring exams.

Want to become a CGFO?

CGFO Application/Requirements

2018 CGFO of the Year

Brenda Lightfoot, Manager, Financial Reporting, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

New CGFOs

Allison Broihier, Director of Finance, City of Seminole
E. John Brower, Senior Fiscal Management Analyst, Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Victor DiRamio, Accountant III, City of North Port
Alvin Hall, Management Analyst, St. Lucie County
Michele Harris, Assistant Controller, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Jennifer Madewell, Fiscal Resource Manager, County of Volusia
Britt Martin, Financial Projects Manager, City of Cape Coral
Rosalind McCutcheon, Benefits Accountant, Broward County Public Schools
Michael Mock, Financial Reporting Specialist, St. Lucie County
Obaku Nyomah, Senior Accountant, City of Jacksonville
Leslie Porter, Finance Officer, City of Dade City
Christopher Quirk, Director of Finance, City of Tequesta
Kelli Reed, Senior Fiscal Analyst, City of Tampa
Dan Risola, Assistant Budget Director, Pasco County
Alberto Souto, Assistant Budget Director, City of Jacksonville

The Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) was founded in 1937 and serves more than 2,800 professionals from state, county and city governments, school districts, colleges and universities, special districts, and private firms.

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Email us: fgfoa@flcities.com
P.O. Box 10270
Tallahassee, Florida 32302
Phone: (850) 222-9684
Fax: (850) 222-3806