Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy has extensive experience in finance and operations management. Michael is currently working as the Finance Director at the City of Dearborn, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Deputy Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director at the same organization. In these roles, they supervised accounting staff, conducted financial analysis, implemented internal controls, and coordinated accounting and budgeting activities for multiple departments.

Before joining the City of Dearborn, Kennedy worked at Advanced Disposal Services as the General Manager, where they were responsible for overseeing logistics, customer service, safety, and financial profitability. Michael successfully integrated two acquired companies into one site and improved employee relations.

Kennedy's earlier experience includes working as the Finance Supervisor at Mid Michigan Industries, where they were responsible for financial statement preparation, bid requests, grant compliance, account analysis, and payroll preparation. Michael implemented trend analysis for management and budgeting purposes.

Michael also served as the District Manager at Waste Management, Inc., where they managed the profitability and daily operations of a waste collection hauling district with impressive revenue. Additionally, they held the position of Division Controller and District Controller at Waste Management, Inc., overseeing financial data management and supervising site controllers.

Prior to their roles at Waste Management, Inc., Kennedy worked as the Controller at Allied Waste Industries, Inc.

Overall, Michael Kennedy's work experience highlights their expertise in finance, operations management, accounting, financial analysis, internal controls, and team leadership.

Michael Kennedy attended Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business from 1989 to 1993. Michael obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Accounting.