Jennifer Cornett currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Hoover, a position held since January 2024. Prior to this role, Jennifer accumulated extensive experience in academia at Auburn University from August 2004 to December 2023, where duties included Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Coordinator of Recruiting & Student Activities, and Instructor. Jennifer's professional background also encompasses positions such as Staff Accountant at Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC, Credit Manager and Regional Sales Manager at Green Tree Financial, and Account Manager roles at Deutsche Bank and ITT Commercial Finance. Educational qualifications include a Master of Accountancy from The University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University, both with a focus on Accounting.