Investing for the Future

The City of Southaven Department of Finance and Administration serves both the citizens and employees of Southaven with professionalism and dedication.

The Department is under the direct supervision of the Finance Director who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

The Department oversees all financial aspects of the City through the budget process and the day-to-day monitoring of funds in cooperation with the accounts payable and receivable departments of the Office of the City Clerk. The Department is also charged with the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating budget, managing all investments of the City, handles capital improvement financing, and other financial matters before the City. 

The Finance Directoris responsible for advising the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on matters of budget, and implementing the policies and directives as established by the Mayor and Board. Additional responsibilities are to keep the Mayor and Board informed of any and all changes and emerging trends in municipal governance including the policy objectives available to the City to address such changes and trends.