Matthew Heist

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.