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Glendaly Russe

@glendalyrusse

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Executive public finance leader improving municipal governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Puerto Rico

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead public finance and municipal governance, driving compliance, transparent reporting, and efficient budgeting while advising executive leaders on sustainable fiscal strategy.

I’m a Senior Public Finance Executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across municipal finance, government administration, regulatory compliance, and public-sector financial operations. I’ve overseen multi-million-dollar public funds, strengthened internal controls, and delivered fiscal accountability in complex regulatory environments.

As Executive Director at Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisor Authority (FAFAA) (and Senior Advisor for Municipal Relations), I lead municipal finance operations impacting 70+ municipalities. I oversee budget preparation, public fund allocation, tax revenue administration, and municipal debt service coordination, including directing municipal sales tax revenue administration to ensure statutory compliance and fiscal stability. I also lead a cross-functional team of 60+ professionals while serving as an executive liaison to municipal leadership on fiscal strategy, compliance, and operational improvements.

Previously, I served as an Assistant Secretary for Administration within Puerto Rico’s Department of State, where I supervised key administrative divisions (Budget, Finance, Purchasing, Information Systems, and General Service) and acted as the principal adviser to the Secretary on resource allocation and management. Earlier roles included Senior Analyst (FAFAA) for data-driven financial analysis, and Team Leader/customer service work at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance, where I managed loan closing compliance and documentation review for federal disaster assistance programs.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Executive Director (Municipal Finance)

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Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisor Authority

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Provided executive leadership for municipal finance operations impacting 70+ municipalities, including budget preparation, public fund allocation, and municipal debt service coordination. Directed administration of municipal sales tax revenues, strengthened financial governance for transparency and compliance, and led a cross-functional team of 60+ professionals.

Municipal Finance Financial Governance Regulatory Compliance Internal Controls Team Leadership

Executive Assistant

Municipal Revenue Collection Center

Feb 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Led managers across nine regional offices, aligning operations to organizational goals and CEO directives while ensuring sensitive projects were executed with confidentiality and compliance. Improved reporting accuracy and timeliness through comprehensive activity reports and supervised 50+ employees.

Executive Support Regional Operations Leadership Project Coordination Confidentiality Compliance Management Team Supervision Activity Reporting

Team Leader / Customer Service Rep

U.S. Small Business Administration

Oct 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Managed loan closing compliance and documentation review for federal disaster assistance programs in high-volume operations. Coordinated bilingual borrower communications and improved reporting transparency and workflow tracking within loan processing systems.

Loan Processing Documentation Review & Compliance Customer Service Bilingual Communication Program Operations

Accountant/Consultant

Global Education Exchange Opportunities

Jan 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 8 months)

Consulted to establish and organize the Department of Accounting, designing foundational accounting processes and internal control systems across key ledgers and transaction workflows. Improved financial accuracy and compliance by managing deposits, reconciliations, journal entries, and fund/account validations, while enabling smoother stakeholder collaboration.

Internal Controls General Ledger Management Financial Reconciliations AP AR Journal Entries Fund Accounting Compliance Focused Accounting Financial Reporting

Internal Auditing Director

Municipality of Vega Alta

Jan 2005 - Dec 2016 (11 years 11 months)

Performed financial audits, fraud analysis, regulatory compliance reviews, and operational evaluations to support accountability and risk identification. Supervised accounting functions including financial reporting, payroll, and AP/AR through general ledger management.

Internal Auditing Fraud Analysis Regulatory Compliance Financial Reporting AR Management General Ledger Risk Assessment

Accounting Supervisor / Clerk

Air Master Awning, Inc.

Jun 1997 - Apr 2004 (6 years 10 months)

Supervised and supported accounting operations including financial reporting and core transaction processing. Managed payroll clerk duties and contributed to AP/AR and general ledger administration to maintain accurate financial records.

Payroll Administration AP AR General Ledger Financial Reporting Transaction Processing Reconciliations Office Accounting Controls Document Processing Data Entry

Senior Analyst (FAFAA)

Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisor Authority

Led data-driven financial analysis to improve workflow automation, operational efficiency, and reporting systems. Produced executive-level financial insights and advanced cross-department collaboration through process optimization initiatives.

Financial Analysis Reporting Systems Workflow Automation Operational Efficiency Process Optimization Financial Reporting

Assistant Secretary for Administration

Puerto Rico Department of State

Oversaw administrative, technical, and programmatic activities, directing key divisions including Budget, Finance, Purchasing, Information Systems, and General Services. Ensured compliance with laws and procedures, improved administrative processes for operational efficiency, and supervised 60+ employees while supporting executive resource allocation.