Finance
Steve M. Hanson
Finance Director
Contact:
Office Telephone: (702) 267-1707
Office Fax: (702) 267-1702
E-Mail: Steve.Hanson@cityofhenderson.com
Professional Biography:
Steve Hanson joined the city of Henderson as Finance Director in 1985 and is
currently responsible
for the Accounting, Treasury Management, Business License, and
Administrative Service functions of the City. During his tenure, Steve has
also overseen the City's Information Technology, Budget, and Risk Management
functions.
Steve graduated from Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado with a bachelor's degree in accounting, and then went on to receive his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license with the state of Colorado. Following his tenure with a Grand Junction, Colorado CPA firm, Steve became sole proprietor of a CPA firm. In 1979 Steve was selected for the position of Comptroller for the city of Grand Junction which he held until 1985 when he accepted the position of Finance Director with the city of Henderson.
Under Steve's administration, the City has received the highest bond rating for any city in the state of Nevada from Standard and Poors and Moody’s Investors. Additionally, the City has consistently been recognized by the Government Finance Officer's Association (GFOA) as recipient of the "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting."
Steve is an active member of GFOA and the Nevada Government Finance Officers Association (NGFOA). Steve has served as the NGFOA’s State representative to the national organization and has served as a board member for the Salvation Army advisory board, Henderson Boys and Girls Club, and St. Rose Advisory Finance Board.
12/2007