City of Tallmadge • 46 North Avenue • Tallmadge, Ohio 44278

Director of Finance Profile


The Director of Finance for the City of Tallmadge is Steve Shanafelt, whose term began January 1, 2012. Mr. Shanafelt began his career in public service at the Portage County Clerk of Courts office in 1997 where he managed the collection of delinquent Municipal Court fines and costs which totaled several million dollars. Through his efforts that department grew and the delinquent collections were brought under control. In 2003, Mr. Shanafelt was appointed Portage County Treasurer, a position he held until being elected Director of Finance in 2011. Prior to public service, Mr. Shanafelt held positions in sales and marketing, as well as business ownership. He also is active in many public organizations.

Finance Director Steve Shanafelt attended The University of Akron and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He has  gained over 250 additional hours of education through the Auditor of State and Treasurer of State, as well as, Kent State University as Portage County Treasurer. He recently earned a designation as Certified Public Funds Manager (CPFM). There were only 200 people nationwide who earned that designation in 2011.  On behalf of Portage County Mr. Shanafelt maintained clean audits for the Treasurer's Office and streamlined procedures, as well as, minimized processing times for cash disbursements. He instituted a new delinquent tax collection procedure, in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, which in a single month brought in more than $1 million. The City of Tallmadge has had a long standing tradition of excellence and award winning financial performance. Mr. Shanafelt has every intention of continuing that excellent standard.

The Director of Finance is elected to a four year term, as established by the Charter of the City of Tallmadge. The Director must be a qualified elector and shall possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree and three years experience in public accounting or finance.

The Director of Finance has the responsibility for all fiscal matters of the City, including but not limited to all appropriations matters, purchasing functions, approving all expenditures, certifying the availability of funds and maintaining fixed asset records and reporting them in accordance with state guidelines. The Director of Finance is also responsible for payroll processing and reporting, debt administration, internal controls, investments, compliance with state and federal financial reporting guidelines, financial reporting in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and for collection and administration of the City's income tax.

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City Hall
46 North Ave.
Tallmadge, OH 44278

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 

Contact Information 

Steve Shanafelt
Director of Finance
(330) 633-0858

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