Scott Saindon

Scott Saindon is the current Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the City of Grand Rapids. Prior to this, they were the Fiscal Services Manager at the City of Grand Rapids from October 2017 to November 2019. In this role, they were responsible for the management of daily department operations, providing managerial assistance and leadership support to the Fiscal Services group, and leading the development and review of strategic plan elements. Scott also supported the City Manager’s annual budget proposal by linking key strategies from the strategic plan to specific fiscal plan investments proposed for the upcoming year.

Saindon has a long history of working in finance and accounting, with a focus on municipal finance. Scott has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Aquinas College and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Scott has been with the City of Grand Rapids since 2004, first as an accountant and then as the Fiscal Services Manager. In their current role as Deputy Chief Financial Officer, they are responsible for city-wide revenue and expense analysis, rate setting methodologies, and financial operational review and guidance throughout the organization.

Scott Saindon holds a BA in Accounting from Michigan State University and a Business Administration and Management, General from Grand Valley State University. Scott is also certified by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) as a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.).

Some direct reports include Keith Heyboer - Budget Analyst - Specialty Level C, Karen Mendez - Budget Specialist, and Nicolas Salazar - Budget Analyst - Specialty Level C. Scott Saindon reports to Molly Clarin, Chief Financial Officer. They work with Sue Luzer - Financial Systems Administrator, Paula Grivins-Jastifer - City Assessor, and David Cook - Financial Systems Administrator.