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Deanna S. Sako Relevant Work Experience: County of Hawaii, September 1999 to present: Deputy Director, Department of Finance, December 2016 to present: Director, Department of Finance,January 2015 to December 2016: Deputy Director, Department of Finance, December 2008 to December 2014: Duties include overseeing the eight divisions under Finance: Accounts, Budget, Property Management, Purchasing, Risk Management, Real Property Tax,Treasury, and Vehicle Registration and Licensing, in addition to administrative staff. Participated in budget preparation and presentation during very difficult economic times. Participated in bond rating presentations and preparation for issuance of general obligation bonds. Provided assistance to departments regarding a variety of finance matters. Controller, Department of Finance, March 2001 to December 2008: Duties include annual preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(received GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting each year); oversee preparation of County-wide monthly financial statements; oversee County-wide accounts payable and payroll operations; oversee conversion of accounting system from WANG to Eden; resolve various issues with the departments; prepare reports as necessary for the Mayor and County Council; report to the Director of Finance. Accountant III, Department of Parks and Recreation, September 1999 to February 2001: Duties include analyzing and compiling the annual departmental budget, preparation of the Parks and Recreation Administration's budget; review of monthly trial balances for the department and preparation of reports as necessary; processing transfers of funds and adjustments as necessary; supervising accounting staff in the payroll and purchasing programs; maintain computerized accounting program for the department; supervise and train staff in computer use; maintain departmental inventory; serve as the departmental computer liaison; prepare quarterly reports and the related paperwork for Federal grant recipients. Deloitte & Touche LLP, August 1987 to May 1999: Audit and Office Manager, August 1993 to May 1999. Promoted to Senior Manager in 1997. Assigned to Hilo office. Duties included overseeing all Hilo office audits, reviews, compilation and bookkeeping engagements; overseeing tax department and administrative personnel; general and administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly; various special client projects as assigned; and practice development duties. Served on both the County of Hawaii and County of Maui audits. Audit Senior Accountant, August 1990 to August 1993. Assigned to Honolulu and Maui offices. Duties included supervising staff assigned to audit engagements and insuring the audit is completed in an accurate and efficient manner. Audit Staff Accountant, August 1987 to August 1990. Assigned to Honolulu office. Duties included assisting seniors, as well as in-charging, various audit engagements. Education and Professional Credentials: Certified Public Accountant, License (expiration date 12/31/17). Master of Accounting Science, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, August 1987. Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science/Accounting, Wartburg College, May 1986. Diploma, Molokai High School, June 1982, Valedictorian. Other: Manager of the Year, County of Hawaii, 2004 Small Business Accountant Advocate of the Year, Island of Hawaii, 1997 Athena Award winner, 1996