City of Lake Stevens
Matthew Heist, CPA, currently serves as Finance Manager for the City of Lake Stevens since September 2021. Prior to this role, Matthew was an Assistant State Auditor at the Washington State Auditor's Office from September 2014 to September 2021, where responsibilities included planning and executing various audits and reviewing internal controls for local governments. Experience as an Accountant at Squires Maddux & Company, a Floating Teller at Coastal Community Bank, and Audit Internships at Moss Adams LLP further contributed to Matthew's extensive background in finance and accounting. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Central Washington University and an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Edmonds College.
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City of Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community - the second fastest-growing city in Snohomish County - with a population of over 38,000 makes us the 5th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family. The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city’s motto, “One Community Around the Lake”, embodies our quality of life, top-ranked school district, and the City Council’s commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its residents.