Teresa T. Smith

Teresa T. Smith, CPA, is the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Charlotte, North Carolina. In such capacity, she is responsible for maintaining the City's general ledger, billing and collection of utility payments, accounts payable and receivable, debt management, revenue receipts and managing the City's investment portfolio and internal controls. Prior to becoming the Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Smith served in several fiscal roles for the City of Charlotte, including Deputy Chief Financial Officer for five years and Chief Accountant for over ten years.

Ms. Smith holds two bachelor's degrees in business, one with a concentration in accounting and one with a concentration in international business both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ms. Smith is also a North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer.

Ms. Smith is an active member of the Government Finance Officers Association and has served on multiple committees. Ms. Smith also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Charlotte Firefighters Retirement System.