The City of Boulder City has hired a new Finance Manager, Cynthia Sneed. Cynthia began her new position on Monday. She had previously been the Financial Services Directors for the City of Durango, CO since 2020.
Cynthia is no stranger to the southwest; she is a native Arizonan. “Boulder City has an interesting history and mix of recreational opportunities that fit with my interests,” she said. “The City is largely funded by taxpayers, and Boulder City residents have every right to review and understand how their dollars are being spent and understand the financial condition of the City. The size and services provided by the City have proven to be a sweet spot for my career in government finance, yet easy access to bigger city amenities.”
Cynthia was interviewed by Taylour Tedder, City Manager, as well last the City Manager’s Executive Staff team and received approval by the City Council, which is required by the City’s Charter.
She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Finance Manager. She worked for various government entities in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and in the private sector, prior to her employment in Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Arizona State University and her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.
She is married to Mike, a retired school teacher. They have two adult sons, Jeffrey and Charlie. They also have two dogs, Daisy and Penny.