Team

Christine Garczynski assumed her position as Director of Finance in January 2016.  At the direction of the City Manager, she is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of financial operations for the City.  In addition, she is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City which includes financial accounting and reporting; accounts payable; accounts receivable; payroll; cash management; risk management; debt management; purchasing; fiscal systems and the Norfolk Employees' Retirement System.  Ms. Garczynski has worked for the City since 1992.  She previously served as Acting Director of Finance from June 2015 to January 2016, and prior to her appointment as Acting Director of Finance, her most recent position was Debt Manager responsible for successfully coordinating and administering the City's debt obligations and the day-to-day management of the City's cash and investment portfolio.  Ms. Garczynski earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia.  In 2018, she was honored with an Outstanding Service Award from the Virginia Women in Public Finance for her 25 years of outstanding service and dedication to public finance.