Financial Services provides inter-departmental support and public interfaces that promote the effective, efficient and transparent operation of the City. The department provides financial services to Council, departments and citizens. This involves the safeguarding and administration of the City’ costs which includes operating expenses, debt servicing and reserve savings
Key Responsibilities
- Budget and business planning.
- Banking, investing and debt management.
- Levying and collecting municipal taxes & utility fees.
- Financial policy development and implementation.
- Long-term financial planning.
- Procurement of goods & services.
- The provision of accounting and the processing of accounts payable and receivable.
- Completion of the financial year end.
- External annual reporting of financial activities to the province.
- Standardized service and partner contracts across all areas to ensure expectations and quality are consistent across all services.
- Incorporated condition assessment data to the Asset Management database for City buildings and roads and updated targeted reserve savings values.
Learn more about this department's leadership:
Laura Barroetavena, MBA, CPA, CGA – Director of Financial Services
As Director of Finance, Laura is responsible for providing support for day-to-day operations of the City through the provisioning of accounting, banking and investments, budget and business planning, debt management, long-term financial planning, and tax collection services.
After beginning her accounting career in the hospitality industry, Laura shifted to the public sector in 2007, working at Providence Health Care, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, BCIT, and Community Living Society, before joining the City of Pitt Meadows in January 2023. Her previous roles have included Finance Manager, Associate Director of Finance, and Chief Financial Officer.
Laura grew up in East Vancouver and eventually moved to the Tri-cities in 2011. She currently lives in Coquitlam and enjoys spending time playing soccer with her daughter and family, as well as travelling.
“I am very excited to have joined the City of Pitt Meadows. Everyone has been welcoming and there is a real sense of community and care. I look forward to being an integral part of the City and support its continuous achievements.” – Laura Barroetavena