City of Allen
Tru Nguyen has a strong background in accounting and finance, with extensive experience in various roles within different companies. Tru started their career as a Cost Analyst at Recognition, Inc. in 1995, where they were responsible for month-end close and journal entries. They then moved on to AST Research, Inc. as a Financial Analyst, performing duties such as month-end close, standard cost analysis, and fixed asset analysis. In 1997, Tru joined Forney Corporation as a Cost Accountant, where they were involved in month-end close, account reconciliation, and commission payment calculations. Tru then transitioned to the public sector, working at the City of McKinney as an Accountant, managing Capital Improvement Program projects and performing General Ledger accounts analysis. Tru's most recent position was at the City of Allen, where they held roles including Senior Accountant, Interim Accounting Manager, and Chief Accountant. In these roles, Tru managed the Tyler Munis ERP system, oversaw the recording of revenues and expenditures for Capital Improvement Program projects, and performed various financial reconciliations. Tru has a wealth of experience in financial management within both public and private sector organizations.
Tru Nguyen's education history begins with him attending the University of Phoenix, where they pursued a Master's in Public Administration (MPA). The dates for this period are not specified. Following this, from 1991 to 1994, Tru studied at The University of Texas at Arlington and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting. Lastly, Tru attended Northeast Louisiana University, where they acquired a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, although the field of study is not mentioned.
In addition to their formal education, Tru has also obtained a certification in "Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset" from LinkedIn in May 2022.
City of Allen
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From our humble roots as a railroad water station, the City of Allen, Texas has always been about connections and service. We’re not a small town anymore with nearly 100,000 residents in our dynamic and diverse community, but we aren’t overgrown either. It takes an organization that’s grounded, innovative and focused to stay true to our past, prepare for our future and continue to build a city that is trusted by families, businesses and visitors alike. And it shows – MONEY's "Best Places to Live 2017" has Allen tops in Texas and #2 in the nation. Family Circle, D Magazine, WalletHub, SafeWise, and Forbes have all given Allen praise and high rankings for livability, safety and economics. Allen is 25 miles north of Dallas, Texas and is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. This combines the policy leadership of elected officials with the managerial expertise of an appointed city manager. With a staff of nearly 800 individuals dedicated to our constituents, the City of Allen provides superior service in all levels of municipal operations. Our employees describe our organization as “forward-thinking,” “friendly,” and “appreciative.” We offer competitive salaries and benefit options as well as opportunities for growth, leadership and advancement. In 2016, Allen won several prestigious awards: the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA); the Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association; and the Governor’s Community Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful. In fact, it's difficult to find a department in the City of Allen who hasn’t been recognized for excellence! Visit CityofAllen.org/Jobs to see how you can become part of our talented team committed to serving the people and business of Allen.