Darci Huwe has over 20 years of experience in financial management positions, including over 10 years as Finance Director for the City of Wahpeton, ND. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration/Finance and has received recognition as ND's Municipal Finance Officer of the Year in 2014. Her responsibilities include financial reporting, budget preparation, treasury management, and capital planning. She utilizes her expertise in accounting, analytics, and policy to provide timely and accurate financial information to stakeholders.

1. DDaarrcciiee EE.. HHuuwwee1494 15th
St. N.  Wahpeton, ND 58075  Phone: (701) 899-0294  dehuwe@gmail.com
Key Skills
Financial statement preparation
Cash flow modeling
Capital asset financing: utilizing
tax exempt bonds, revenue bonds,
capital leasing, and pay-as-you-go
financing.
Annual budget preparation,
presentation, benchmarking and
analytics
Risk management coordination of
property, auto, general liability and
specialty risk policies.
Specialty reporting on key
variables for decision makers,
department heads, audit testing
and ratio analysis.
Leadership Team planning and,
facilitation
Education
B.S. Degree
Bemidji State University Business
Admin/Finance
Leadership
Finance Director/City Auditor
2003 – present
ND Municipal Finance Officer
of the Year 2014
Municipal Government
Leadership Academy
ND Municipal Finance Officers
Association SE Region Director
2004-2012
President Wahpeton Rotary
Club 2013-2014
Economic Development
Commission Treasurer 2003 –
present
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Innovative in Fiscal Management
20+ years of experience in progressively challenging accounting and financial
administration positions. 10+ years as Finance Director for $10mm annual budget
municipality Responsible for financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, annual
budget preparation, budget benchmark reporting, and compliance reporting.
Management of long term financing, cash flow modeling and depository optimization of
liquid assets. Coordination of staff to meet deadlines, provide accurate financial
information to stakeholders and decision makers.
Financial Experience
Financial
Reporting
Coordination of annual financial audit, preparation of monthly financial
statements, maintenance of chart of accounts and general ledger. Specific financial
analysis pertaining to revenue and expense trends. Utilization of break-even
analysis, rate scenario planning for pay-as-you go and long term capital
improvement financing. Accountable to City Council and Leadership Team
providing monthly and annual financial reports. Monthly budget benchmarking of
80+ variables. Dedicated to timely, consistent and accurate financial reporting.
Treasury
Management
Management of general checking, trust, escrow and investment accounts.
Designation of depositories, collateralization of deposits, and electronic banking
administration. Management of key credit rating variables including overlapping
indebtedness, coordination of debt amortization and management of sustainable
coverage ratios.
Capital Asset
Planning
Responsible, for maintaining rolling 5 year capital improvements plan; Presentation
of plan to elected committee for prioritization, approval of funding sources and
integration into annual budgets. Maintenance of fixed assets database; additions
dispositions, monthly entries of depreciation expense and reconciliation of net
assets in the balance sheet.
Personnel & Policy Management
Leadership
Team
Member of progressive management team, collaborative approach to problem
solving through assessment of current conditions, identification of possible
outcomes and strategy development to attain the most desirable outcome. Direct
supervisor of 4 department heads and 9 accounting/specialty admin professionals.
Responsible for performance evaluations, motivation, goal setting, job descriptions
and salary administration. Review of personnel policies, amendments as necessary
and segregation of duties in work assignments.
Policy
Development
Research of accounting rules, reporting requirements and best practices to
establish fiscal policies. Utilization of policies to provide consistent operations,
internal control and accountability to stakeholders.
Additional Competencies
Legislative
Monitoring
Tracking and testifying at the North Dakota State Legislature on proposed
legislation related to, taxation, infrastructure funding and municipal governance.
Software: AS 400, Multiple Specialty Accounting Programs, SAP (limited basis) MS Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint) Quick learner of new systems
Timely, accurate and transparent financial reporting  Financial management for sustainability, growth and return to stakeholders

2. 1494 15th
St. N.  Wahpeton, ND 58075  Phone: (701) 899-0294  dehuwe@gmail.com
Professional Experiences
2003 –Today Finance Director,
City of Wahpeton
1900 4th
St. N.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
1996 – 2003 Accounting Clerk
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
7525 Red River Rd.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
1995-1996 Office Manager
Wahpeton Chamber of Commerce
118 6th
St. N.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
1992-1995 Patient Accounts Representative
Sakakawea Medical Center
510 8th
Ave. NE
Hazen, ND 58545
Professional References
Dale Rubish, Account Manager
RDO Equipment Co.
905 Buffalo Ave.
Breckenridge, MN 56520
218-643-2601
Steve Lies, City Attorney
Lies & Bullis Law Firm
610 2nd
Ave. N.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-642-8056
Mary Miranowski, Assistant Controller
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
7525 Red River Rd.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-642-8411
Timely, accurate and transparent financial reporting  Financial management for sustainability, growth and return to stakeholders
Position responsibility for all aspects of financial
management, subsidiary ledgers, general ledger,
financial reporting, annual audit, long term debt
management, treasury management and capital
improvements planning. Team building &
retention.
Accounts payable, sales and use tax return
preparation, fixed assets/depreciation database
management, reconciliation of fixed assets to risk
management inventories, property tax
reconciliation & projections, and reconciliation of
plant improvements report to GL and
commitments.
General office administration: payroll, A/P, A/R,
financial statements, budgeting, board
organization. Community event planning,
membership services, customer service.
Accounts receivable, patient billing, collections.
Worked with patients to improve cash flow by
implementing ach payment plans, credit card
processing and pursuit of judgments in small
claims court.